Question 1

Which of the following is a local sign of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever and leukocytosis 
B)  Headache and anorexia 
C)  Pain, erythema, and swelling 
D)  Nausea, weight loss, and fatigue 
A)  Fever and leukocytosis 
B)  Headache and anorexia 
C)  Pain, erythema, and swelling 
D)  Nausea, weight loss, and fatigue

Question 2

When an infection or inflammation is suspected, what does leucopenia often indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial infection 
B)  Viral infection 
C)  Allergic reaction 
D)  Septicemia 
A)  Bacterial infection 
B)  Viral infection 
C)  Allergic reaction 
D)  Septicemia

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of resident or normal flora (microflora)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It exists in all areas of the body. 
B)  Different species inhabit various areas of the body. 
C)  It is of no benefit to the human host. 
D)  It consists only of bacteria. 
A)  It exists in all areas of the body. 
B)  Different species inhabit various areas of the body. 
C)  It is of no benefit to the human host. 
D)  It consists only of bacteria.

Question 4

Secondary infection may occur with administration of antibacterial drugs because the:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient is allergic to the drug. 
B)  balance of species in the resident flora is upset. 
C)  mucosa of the stomach is irritated. 
D)  infecting microbes spread to adjacent areas. 
A)  patient is allergic to the drug. 
B)  balance of species in the resident flora is upset. 
C)  mucosa of the stomach is irritated. 
D)  infecting microbes spread to adjacent areas.

Question 5

Secondary bacterial infections occur frequently during influenza epidemics primarily because:

Accepted Answer

A)  antiviral drugs lower host resistance. 
B)  the virus causes extensive tissue inflammation and necrosis. 
C)  respiratory droplets transmit infections. 
D)  the viral infection is usually self-limiting. 
A)  antiviral drugs lower host resistance. 
B)  the virus causes extensive tissue inflammation and necrosis. 
C)  respiratory droplets transmit infections. 
D)  the viral infection is usually self-limiting.

Question 6

The structure of a virus includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  a cell wall and membrane. 
B)  metabolic enzymes for replication. 
C)  a protein coat and either DNA or RNA. 
D)  a slime capsule and cilia. 
A)  a cell wall and membrane. 
B)  metabolic enzymes for replication. 
C)  a protein coat and either DNA or RNA. 
D)  a slime capsule and cilia.

Question 7

The term nosocomial infection means :

Accepted Answer

A)  transmission involves an insect or animal host. 
B)  acquired in a hospital or medical facility. 
C)  transmitted by a fomite. 
D)  spread by direct contact with secretions from an open lesion. 
A)  transmission involves an insect or animal host. 
B)  acquired in a hospital or medical facility. 
C)  transmitted by a fomite. 
D)  spread by direct contact with secretions from an open lesion.

Question 8

Host resistance is promoted by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  prescribed immunizations. 
B)  chronic respiratory disease. 
C)  vitamin and mineral supplements. 
D)  appropriate inflammatory or immune response. 
A)  prescribed immunizations. 
B)  chronic respiratory disease. 
C)  vitamin and mineral supplements. 
D)  appropriate inflammatory or immune response.

Which of the following is a local sign of infection?

When an infection or inflammation is suspected, what does leucopenia often indicate?

Which of the following is a characteristic of resident or normal flora (microflora)?

Secondary infection may occur with administration of antibacterial drugs because the:

Secondary bacterial infections occur frequently during influenza epidemics primarily because:

The structure of a virus includes:

The term nosocomial infection means :

Host resistance is promoted by all of the following EXCEPT:

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Exam 6: Infection

Which of the following is a local sign of infection?

When an infection or inflammation is suspected, what does leucopenia often indicate?

Which of the following is a characteristic of resident or normal flora (microflora)?

Secondary infection may occur with administration of antibacterial drugs because the:

Secondary bacterial infections occur frequently during influenza epidemics primarily because:

The structure of a virus includes:

The term nosocomial infection means :

Host resistance is promoted by all of the following EXCEPT:

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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