Question 1

Characteristics of immunization include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giving injections of preformed antibodies provides immediate immunity 
B)  Immunization provides life-long immunity 
C)  Immunization with killed vaccines may lead to infection from the agent 
D)  Herd immunity controls disease without immunizing everyone in the population 
E)  Lack of immunization may lead to an epidemic 
A)  Giving injections of preformed antibodies provides immediate immunity 
B)  Immunization provides life-long immunity 
C)  Immunization with killed vaccines may lead to infection from the agent 
D)  Herd immunity controls disease without immunizing everyone in the population 
E)  Lack of immunization may lead to an epidemic A, D, E

Question 2

Risk of infection is increased in

Accepted Answer

A)  use of corticosteroids. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  spleen removal. 
D)  stomach removal. 
E)  stress. 
A)  use of corticosteroids. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  spleen removal. 
D)  stomach removal. 
E)  stress. A, B, C, E

Question 3

Immune function is likely to be most effective in a

Accepted Answer

A)  newborn. 
B)  7-month-old infant. 
C)  30-year-old. 
D)  70-year-old. 
A)  newborn. 
B)  7-month-old infant. 
C)  30-year-old. 
D)  70-year-old. C

Question 4

A characteristic of some bacteria is

Accepted Answer

A)  intracellular parasite. 
B)  composed of RNA or DNA. 
C)  contains cell wall endotoxin. 
D)  cannot replicate extracellularly. 
A)  intracellular parasite. 
B)  composed of RNA or DNA. 
C)  contains cell wall endotoxin. 
D)  cannot replicate extracellularly.

Question 5

The term infectivity is defined as the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  cause disease. 
B)  spread. 
C)  cause very severe disease. 
D)  invade and multiply. 
A)  cause disease. 
B)  spread. 
C)  cause very severe disease. 
D)  invade and multiply.

Question 6

The most common method of disease transmission is

Accepted Answer

A)  airborne. 
B)  droplet. 
C)  vector. 
D)  inoculant. 
A)  airborne. 
B)  droplet. 
C)  vector. 
D)  inoculant.

Question 7

Dietary zinc is an important defense against infection, because it maintains

Accepted Answer

A)  natural killer cell function. 
B)  lymphocyte activity. 
C)  antioxidant activity. 
D)  neutrophil activity. 
E)  complement activity. 
A)  natural killer cell function. 
B)  lymphocyte activity. 
C)  antioxidant activity. 
D)  neutrophil activity. 
E)  complement activity.

Question 8

An infectious disease that is common in a community is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  endemic. 
B)  epidemic. 
C)  pandemic. 
D)  partdemic. 
A)  endemic. 
B)  epidemic. 
C)  pandemic. 
D)  partdemic.

Question 9

The term used to describe fungal infections is

Accepted Answer

A)  sepsis. 
B)  mycoses. 
C)  amebiasis. 
D)  Chlamydia. 
A)  sepsis. 
B)  mycoses. 
C)  amebiasis. 
D)  Chlamydia.

Question 10

Drug resistance of microbes occurs secondary to

Accepted Answer

A)  patient allergy to a drug. 
B)  mutation of the microbe. 
C)  enhance pathogenicity of the microbe. 
D)  using high doses of drugs. 
A)  patient allergy to a drug. 
B)  mutation of the microbe. 
C)  enhance pathogenicity of the microbe. 
D)  using high doses of drugs.

Exam 8: Infectious Processes

Characteristics of immunization include which of the following?

Risk of infection is increased in

Immune function is likely to be most effective in a

A characteristic of some bacteria is

The term infectivity is defined as the ability to

The most common method of disease transmission is

Dietary zinc is an important defense against infection, because it maintains

An infectious disease that is common in a community is termed

The term used to describe fungal infections is

Drug resistance of microbes occurs secondary to

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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