Question 1

In the context of infectious diseases, what is a vector?

Accepted Answer

A)  the connection between any two links in the chain of infection 
B)  a primitive one-celled organism that causes disease in humans 
C)  a living organism that serves as a mode of transmission for a pathogen 
D)  the substance released by an infectious agent that causes symptoms in humans 
A)  the connection between any two links in the chain of infection 
B)  a primitive one-celled organism that causes disease in humans 
C)  a living organism that serves as a mode of transmission for a pathogen 
D)  the substance released by an infectious agent that causes symptoms in humans C

Question 2

Adults are particularly underprotected in regard to

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis and polio. 
B)  tetanus and diphtheria. 
C)  haemophilus influenzae type B. 
D)  chicken pox and mumps. 
A)  hepatitis and polio. 
B)  tetanus and diphtheria. 
C)  haemophilus influenzae type B. 
D)  chicken pox and mumps. B

Question 3

There is a vaccine now available for meningitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

It is relatively easy to become infected with HIV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pneumonia will not develop if other infections are already present in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The mode of transmission for Lyme disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  vector-based. 
B)  personal contact. 
C)  airborne particles. 
D)  exchange of body fluids. 
A)  vector-based. 
B)  personal contact. 
C)  airborne particles. 
D)  exchange of body fluids.

Question 7

Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To avoid catching another cold, which of the following will be the most useful strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash your hands periodically when you are with groups of people. 
B)  Take extra vitamin C and herbal supplements. 
C)  Wear a mask when you go out in public. 
D)  Exercise for thirty minutes daily. 
A)  Wash your hands periodically when you are with groups of people. 
B)  Take extra vitamin C and herbal supplements. 
C)  Wear a mask when you go out in public. 
D)  Exercise for thirty minutes daily.

Question 9

Nosocomial infections are spread exclusively through sexual contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most common approach to treating influenza is to

Accepted Answer

A)  receive antiviral shots. 
B)  take aspirin, rest and drink plenty of fluids. 
C)  take antibiotics. 
D)  avoid infection. 
A)  receive antiviral shots. 
B)  take aspirin, rest and drink plenty of fluids. 
C)  take antibiotics. 
D)  avoid infection.

Question 11

The best way to prevent transmission of colds is to wash your hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which phase of Lyme disease may produce disorders of the heart and nervous systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  acute phase 
B)  lasting phase 
C)  chronic phase 
D)  recovery phase 
A)  acute phase 
B)  lasting phase 
C)  chronic phase 
D)  recovery phase

Question 13

Chlamydia is a

Accepted Answer

A)  rare infection of the reproductive system transmitted by indirect means. 
B)  pelvic inflammation that usually occurs because of poor hygiene. 
C)  sexually transmitted disease of bacterial origin. 
D)  side effect of a gonorrhea infection. 
A)  rare infection of the reproductive system transmitted by indirect means. 
B)  pelvic inflammation that usually occurs because of poor hygiene. 
C)  sexually transmitted disease of bacterial origin. 
D)  side effect of a gonorrhea infection.

Question 14

West Nile virus infection involves flu-like symptoms including fever and fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mononucleosis is a viral infection in which the body produces an excess amount of white blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following, if contracted during pregnancy, can cause damage to the developing fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  rubella 
B)  whooping cough 
C)  polio 
D)  tetanus 
A)  rubella 
B)  whooping cough 
C)  polio 
D)  tetanus

Question 17

A vaccine for mononucleosis is needed to prevent a repeat infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Based on the most recent data from 2009, what percentage of children between the ages of 19-35 months received their scheduled immunizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  80 
D)  90 
A)  40 
B)  60 
C)  80 
D)  90

Question 19

You are cleaning your garage when you find a place where deer mice have nested. You are aware that they carry hantavirus, so your best option is to

Accepted Answer

A)  leave the nest undisturbed. 
B)  soak the nest with disinfectant or bleach before removing and destroying it. 
C)  first probe to see if the mice are gone, then immediately throw the nest away. 
D)  carefully salvage as much of the nest as you can and send it to a state lab for analysis. 
A)  leave the nest undisturbed. 
B)  soak the nest with disinfectant or bleach before removing and destroying it. 
C)  first probe to see if the mice are gone, then immediately throw the nest away. 
D)  carefully salvage as much of the nest as you can and send it to a state lab for analysis.

Question 20

Who of the following, when exposed to tuberculosis, is NOT likely to infect others?

Accepted Answer

A)  an older adult 
B)  someone infected with HIV 
C)  a malnourished individual 
D)  a healthy individual 
A)  an older adult 
B)  someone infected with HIV 
C)  a malnourished individual 
D)  a healthy individual

Exam 13: Preventing Infectious Diseases

In the context of infectious diseases, what is a vector?

Adults are particularly underprotected in regard to

There is a vaccine now available for meningitis.

It is relatively easy to become infected with HIV.

Pneumonia will not develop if other infections are already present in the body.

The mode of transmission for Lyme disease is

Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver.

To avoid catching another cold, which of the following will be the most useful strategy?

Nosocomial infections are spread exclusively through sexual contact.

The most common approach to treating influenza is to

The best way to prevent transmission of colds is to wash your hands.

Which phase of Lyme disease may produce disorders of the heart and nervous systems?

Chlamydia is a

West Nile virus infection involves flu-like symptoms including fever and fatigue.

Mononucleosis is a viral infection in which the body produces an excess amount of white blood cells.

Which of the following, if contracted during pregnancy, can cause damage to the developing fetus?

A vaccine for mononucleosis is needed to prevent a repeat infection.

Based on the most recent data from 2009, what percentage of children between the ages of 19-35 months received their scheduled immunizations?

You are cleaning your garage when you find a place where deer mice have nested. You are aware that they carry hantavirus, so your best option is to

Who of the following, when exposed to tuberculosis, is NOT likely to infect others?

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