Question 1

Tuberculosis thrives in crowded places where infected people are in close proximity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The mode of transmission for tuberculosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  direct transmission. 
B)  vector-based transmission. 
C)  droplet spread. 
D)  fecal-oral transmission. 
A)  direct transmission. 
B)  vector-based transmission. 
C)  droplet spread. 
D)  fecal-oral transmission.

Question 3

Although there is currently no cure for AIDS, researchers have slowed the progress of the disease in many people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The transmission of Hepatitis C is NOT caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing a beverage. 
B)  tainted blood in association with tattoos and piercings. 
C)  shared needles. 
D)  unprotected sexual intercourse. 
A)  sharing a beverage. 
B)  tainted blood in association with tattoos and piercings. 
C)  shared needles. 
D)  unprotected sexual intercourse.

Question 5

Describe the major links in the chain of infection, and explain the role of each.

Accepted Answer

The agent, or pathogen, is the first lin

Question 6

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a viral infection that spreads when humans inhale dust contaminated with dried virus-rich rodent urine- or saliva-contaminated materials, such as from nests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The average incubation period for HIV infections (the time between infection and the appearance of symptoms) is about

Accepted Answer

A)  six to twelve months. 
B)  two to six years. 
C)  six to eight years. 
D)  ten to twelve years. 
A)  six to twelve months. 
B)  two to six years. 
C)  six to eight years. 
D)  ten to twelve years.

Question 8

A type of infection spread in conjunction with the delivery of health care services is termed______________________ infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  non-specific 
B)  nosocomial 
C)  non-institutional 
D)  non-medical 
A)  non-specific 
B)  nosocomial 
C)  non-institutional 
D)  non-medical

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE regarding chronic fatigue syndrome? It is an illness

Accepted Answer

A)  that causes severe exhaustion and fatigue. 
B)  most often seen in men in their thirties and forties. 
C)  that causes confusion over its exact nature. 
D)  that causes headaches and an inability to concentrate. 
A)  that causes severe exhaustion and fatigue. 
B)  most often seen in men in their thirties and forties. 
C)  that causes confusion over its exact nature. 
D)  that causes headaches and an inability to concentrate.

Question 10

Describe how you can reduce your risk of contracting HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

Accepted Answer

You can reduce your risk by practicing s

Question 11

Several ointments are now available that can clear up herpes infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Today, Suzanne began experiencing painful urination and the frequent, sudden need to urinate. She probably has

Accepted Answer

A)  syphilis. 
B)  gonorrhea. 
C)  a yeast infection. 
D)  a urinary tract infection. 
A)  syphilis. 
B)  gonorrhea. 
C)  a yeast infection. 
D)  a urinary tract infection.

Question 13

Which of the following terms is applied to any foreign substance that stimulates a response from the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  toxin 
B)  antigen 
C)  microbe 
D)  bacterium 
A)  toxin 
B)  antigen 
C)  microbe 
D)  bacterium

Question 14

Toxic shock syndrome is most strongly linked to the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  super absorbent tampons. 
B)  light duty tampons. 
C)  sanitary napkins. 
D)  all tampons. 
A)  super absorbent tampons. 
B)  light duty tampons. 
C)  sanitary napkins. 
D)  all tampons.

Question 15

Macrophages are a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  stem cells. 
B)  helper T-cells. 
C)  antibodies. 
D)  white blood cells. 
A)  stem cells. 
B)  helper T-cells. 
C)  antibodies. 
D)  white blood cells.

Question 16

The stage of infection from the time a pathogen enters your body until symptoms appear is known as the_______________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical 
B)  recovery 
C)  incubation 
D)  prodromal 
A)  clinical 
B)  recovery 
C)  incubation 
D)  prodromal

Question 17

The standard treatment for mononucleosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  rest. 
B)  antibiotics. 
C)  physical therapy. 
D)  corticosteroid drugs. 
A)  rest. 
B)  antibiotics. 
C)  physical therapy. 
D)  corticosteroid drugs.

Question 18

Many people are concerned that there is a relationship between the development of autism and which childhood immunization?

Accepted Answer

A)  DTaP 
B)  Varicella 
C)  MMRP 
D)  HepA 
A)  DTaP 
B)  Varicella 
C)  MMRP 
D)  HepA

Question 19

Like many sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts are a greater risk for those who have multiple sexual partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hepatitis is a viral inflammation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreas. 
B)  intestines. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  liver. 
A)  pancreas. 
B)  intestines. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  liver.

Exam 13: Preventing Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis thrives in crowded places where infected people are in close proximity.

The mode of transmission for tuberculosis is

Although there is currently no cure for AIDS, researchers have slowed the progress of the disease in many people.

The transmission of Hepatitis C is NOT caused by

Describe the major links in the chain of infection, and explain the role of each.

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a viral infection that spreads when humans inhale dust contaminated with dried virus-rich rodent urine- or saliva-contaminated materials, such as from nests.

The average incubation period for HIV infections (the time between infection and the appearance of symptoms) is about

A type of infection spread in conjunction with the delivery of health care services is termed______________________ infection.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding chronic fatigue syndrome? It is an illness

Describe how you can reduce your risk of contracting HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

Several ointments are now available that can clear up herpes infections.

Today, Suzanne began experiencing painful urination and the frequent, sudden need to urinate. She probably has

Which of the following terms is applied to any foreign substance that stimulates a response from the immune system?

Toxic shock syndrome is most strongly linked to the use of

Macrophages are a form of

The stage of infection from the time a pathogen enters your body until symptoms appear is known as the_______________ stage.

The standard treatment for mononucleosis is

Many people are concerned that there is a relationship between the development of autism and which childhood immunization?

Like many sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts are a greater risk for those who have multiple sexual partners.

Hepatitis is a viral inflammation of the

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