Question 1

What method do viruses use to replicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binary fission 
B)  Budding of a daughter cell from the parent viral cell 
C)  Producing reproductive spores 
D)  Using a host cell to produce and assemble components 
A)  Binary fission 
B)  Budding of a daughter cell from the parent viral cell 
C)  Producing reproductive spores 
D)  Using a host cell to produce and assemble components

Question 2

A retrovirus such as HIV contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA and enzymes for its conversion. 
B)  a double strand of DNA. 
C)  many enzymes to limit budding of new virions. 
D)  numerous mitochondria. 
A)  RNA and enzymes for its conversion. 
B)  a double strand of DNA. 
C)  many enzymes to limit budding of new virions. 
D)  numerous mitochondria.

Question 3

Which of the following statements applies to Influenza A H1N1?

Accepted Answer

A)  It alters human chromosomes to cause manifestations. 
B)  It usually causes severe respiratory distress and high fever. 
C)  Infection is common in the elderly. 
D)  It contains genetic material from avian, swine, and human viruses. 
A)  It alters human chromosomes to cause manifestations. 
B)  It usually causes severe respiratory distress and high fever. 
C)  Infection is common in the elderly. 
D)  It contains genetic material from avian, swine, and human viruses.

Question 4

Which of the following microbes is classified as an obligate intracellular parasite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fungus 
B)  Bacterium 
C)  Virus 
D)  Protozoa 
A)  Fungus 
B)  Bacterium 
C)  Virus 
D)  Protozoa

Question 5

The "incubation period" refers to the time period between:

Accepted Answer

A)  entry of the pathogen into the body and the first signs of infectious disease. 
B)  the onset of the prodromal period and the peak of the acute infection. 
C)  the onset of clinical signs and signs of recovery from infection. 
D)  the acute period and establishment of chronic infection. 
A)  entry of the pathogen into the body and the first signs of infectious disease. 
B)  the onset of the prodromal period and the peak of the acute infection. 
C)  the onset of clinical signs and signs of recovery from infection. 
D)  the acute period and establishment of chronic infection.

Question 6

What does leukocytosis frequently indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunosuppression 
B)  Bone marrow damage 
C)  Presence of bacterial infection 
D)  An allergic or autoimmune reaction 
A)  Immunosuppression 
B)  Bone marrow damage 
C)  Presence of bacterial infection 
D)  An allergic or autoimmune reaction

Question 7

That time in the course of an infection when the infected person may experience a headache or fatigue and senses he or she is "coming down with something" is referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subclinical period 
B)  Eclipse period 
C)  Prodromal period 
D)  Presymptomatic period 
A)  Subclinical period 
B)  Eclipse period 
C)  Prodromal period 
D)  Presymptomatic period

Question 8

Which of the following is the primary difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antiseptic is used on living tissue, whereas disinfectant is designed for nonliving surfaces. 
B)  Antiseptic is much stronger than the potency of a disinfectant. 
C)  Antiseptic often causes allergic skin reactions, whereas disinfectant is always hypoallergenic. 
D)  Antiseptic is effective against endospores; disinfectants are not effective against endospores. 
A)  Antiseptic is used on living tissue, whereas disinfectant is designed for nonliving surfaces. 
B)  Antiseptic is much stronger than the potency of a disinfectant. 
C)  Antiseptic often causes allergic skin reactions, whereas disinfectant is always hypoallergenic. 
D)  Antiseptic is effective against endospores; disinfectants are not effective against endospores.

What method do viruses use to replicate?

A retrovirus such as HIV contains:

Which of the following statements applies to Influenza A H1N1?

Which of the following microbes is classified as an obligate intracellular parasite?

The "incubation period" refers to the time period between:

What does leukocytosis frequently indicate?

That time in the course of an infection when the infected person may experience a headache or fatigue and senses he or she is "coming down with something" is referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following is the primary difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

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Exam 6: Infection

What method do viruses use to replicate?

A retrovirus such as HIV contains:

Which of the following statements applies to Influenza A H1N1?

Which of the following microbes is classified as an obligate intracellular parasite?

The "incubation period" refers to the time period between:

What does leukocytosis frequently indicate?

That time in the course of an infection when the infected person may experience a headache or fatigue and senses he or she is "coming down with something" is referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following is the primary difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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