Question 1

What common symptom should be assessed in individuals with immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anemia 
B)  Recurrent infections 
C)  Hypersensitivity 
D)  Autoantibody production 
A)  Anemia 
B)  Recurrent infections 
C)  Hypersensitivity 
D)  Autoantibody production B

Question 2

A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death.A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected.Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram-positive bacteria 
B)  Fungi 
C)  Gram-negative bacteria 
D)  Virus 
A)  Gram-positive bacteria 
B)  Fungi 
C)  Gram-negative bacteria 
D)  Virus C

Question 3

After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:

Accepted Answer

A)  are easily treated with penicillin. 
B)  are extremely rare. 
C)  never occur with other infections. 
D)  are commonly opportunistic. 
A)  are easily treated with penicillin. 
B)  are extremely rare. 
C)  never occur with other infections. 
D)  are commonly opportunistic. D

Question 4

Which information indicates a good understanding of bacterial vaccines? Most bacterial vaccines contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  fully active bacteria. 
B)  synthetic bacteria. 
C)  dead bacteria. 
D)  bacterial toxins. 
A)  fully active bacteria. 
B)  synthetic bacteria. 
C)  dead bacteria. 
D)  bacterial toxins.

Question 5

An immunologist is discussing endotoxin production.Which information should the immunologist include? Endotoxins are produced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  gram-negative bacteria. 
B)  gram-positive bacteria. 
C)  gram-negative fungi. 
D)  gram-positive fungi. 
A)  gram-negative bacteria. 
B)  gram-positive bacteria. 
C)  gram-negative fungi. 
D)  gram-positive fungi.

Question 6

A nurse recalls bacteria become resistant to antimicrobials by:

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferation. 
B)  attenuation. 
C)  specialization. 
D)  plasmid exchange. 
A)  proliferation. 
B)  attenuation. 
C)  specialization. 
D)  plasmid exchange.

Question 7

Which information indicates a correct understanding of viral vaccines? Most viral vaccines contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  active viruses. 
B)  attenuated viruses. 
C)  killed viruses. 
D)  viral toxins. 
A)  active viruses. 
B)  attenuated viruses. 
C)  killed viruses. 
D)  viral toxins.

Question 8

A 5-year-old male becomes ill with a severe cough.Histologic examination reveals a bacterial infection, and further laboratory testing reveals cell membrane damage and decreased protein synthesis.Which of the following is the most likely cause of this illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endotoxin 
B)  Exotoxin 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Septicemia 
A)  Endotoxin 
B)  Exotoxin 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Septicemia

Question 9

When the immunologist says that pathogens possess infectivity, what is the immunologist explaining? Infectivity allows pathogens to:

Accepted Answer

A)  spread from one individual to others and cause disease. 
B)  induce an immune response. 
C)  invade and multiply in the host. 
D)  damage tissue. 
A)  spread from one individual to others and cause disease. 
B)  induce an immune response. 
C)  invade and multiply in the host. 
D)  damage tissue.

Question 10

When the immunologist says that pathogens possess virulence, what does virulence mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spreads from one individual to others and causes disease. 
B)  Induces an immune response. 
C)  Causes disease. 
D)  Damages tissue. 
A)  Spreads from one individual to others and causes disease. 
B)  Induces an immune response. 
C)  Causes disease. 
D)  Damages tissue.

Question 11

After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses? Viruses:

Accepted Answer

A)  contain no DNA or RNA. 
B)  are capable of independent reproduction. 
C)  replicate their genetic material inside host cells. 
D)  are easily killed by antimicrobials. 
A)  contain no DNA or RNA. 
B)  are capable of independent reproduction. 
C)  replicate their genetic material inside host cells. 
D)  are easily killed by antimicrobials.

Exam 9: Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

What common symptom should be assessed in individuals with immunodeficiency?

A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death.A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected.Which of the following is the most likely cause?

After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:

Which information indicates a good understanding of bacterial vaccines? Most bacterial vaccines contain:

An immunologist is discussing endotoxin production.Which information should the immunologist include? Endotoxins are produced by:

A nurse recalls bacteria become resistant to antimicrobials by:

Which information indicates a correct understanding of viral vaccines? Most viral vaccines contain:

A 5-year-old male becomes ill with a severe cough.Histologic examination reveals a bacterial infection, and further laboratory testing reveals cell membrane damage and decreased protein synthesis.Which of the following is the most likely cause of this illness?

When the immunologist says that pathogens possess infectivity, what is the immunologist explaining? Infectivity allows pathogens to:

When the immunologist says that pathogens possess virulence, what does virulence mean?

After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses? Viruses:

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations in Immunity

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

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