Chapter 14: Principles of Disease and Epidemiology Classifying Infectious Disease The Spread and Patterns of Disease Normal Microbiota Nosocomial Infections Epidemiology $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 FINAL ROUND

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $100 Question Transient microbiota differ from normal microbiota in that transient microbiota cause diseases. are found in a certain location on the host. are acquired by direct contact. are present for a relatively short time. Answer = D ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $100 Answer Transient microbiota differ from normal microbiota in that transient microbiota cause diseases. are found in a certain location on the host. are acquired by direct contact. are present for a relatively short time. BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $200 Question Which of the following is NOT a condition that the normal microbiota of the skin have to tolerate? glandular secretions with antimicrobial properties acidic conditions low moisture body temperature Answer = D ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $200 Answer Which of the following is NOT a condition that the normal microbiota of the skin have to tolerate? glandular secretions with antimicrobial properties acidic conditions low moisture body temperature BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $300 Question Normal microbiota can benefit the host by preventing the overgrowth of harmful microorganisms. This is called microbial antagonism. symbiosis. mutualism. commensalism. Answer = A ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $300 Answer Normal microbiota can benefit the host by preventing the overgrowth of harmful microorganisms. This is called microbial antagonism. symbiosis. mutualism. commensalism. BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $400 Question In commensalism, both organisms benefit. one organism benefits, and the other is unaffected. both organisms are unaffected. one organism benefits at the expense of the other. Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $400 Answer In commensalism, both organisms benefit. one organism benefits, and the other is unaffected. both organisms are unaffected. one organism benefits at the expense of the other. BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $500 Question Elimination of the normal microbiota (by antibiotics, for example) can result in fewer diseases. immediate return of the normal microbiota. increased susceptibility to disease. absence of bacterial growth. Answer = C ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 1: Normal Microbiota $500 Answer Elimination of the normal microbiota (by antibiotics, for example) can result in fewer diseases. immediate return of the normal microbiota. increased susceptibility to disease. absence of bacterial growth. BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $100 Question Diseases caused by microorganisms that reside outside the body and produce disease only when introduced into the body, and are not transmitted from one host to another, are communicable. contagious. nosocomial. noncommunicable. Answer = D ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $100 Answer Diseases caused by microorganisms that reside outside the body and produce disease only when introduced into the body, and are not transmitted from one host to another, are communicable. contagious. nosocomial. noncommunicable. BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $200 Question A patient experiences pain and discomfort. These changes in the patient’s body function are referred to as a. signs. b. symptoms. c. a syndrome. d. infection. Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $200 Answer A patient experiences pain and discomfort. These changes in the patient’s body function are referred to as a. signs. b. symptoms. c. a syndrome. d. infection. BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $300 Question What term is used to describe a disease that develops slowly and is likely to recur for long periods? acute chronic latent subacute Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $300 Answer What term is used to describe a disease that develops slowly and is likely to recur for long periods? acute chronic latent subacute BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $400 Question An example of a contagious disease is anthrax. tetanus. chickenpox. rabies. Answer = C ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $400 Answer An example of a contagious disease is anthrax. tetanus. chickenpox. rabies. BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $500 Question A disease acquired by many people in a given area in a relatively short period of time is called pandemic. epidemic. sporadic. endemic. Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $500 Answer A disease acquired by many people in a given area in a relatively short period of time is called pandemic. epidemic. sporadic. endemic. BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $100 Question Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor? climate nationality lifestyle preexisting illness Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $100 Answer Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor? climate nationality lifestyle preexisting illness BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $200 Question A period of illness is typically followed by a(n) period of decline. incubation period. prodromal period. period of convalescence. Answer = A ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $200 Answer A period of illness is typically followed by a(n) period of decline. incubation period. prodromal period. period of convalescence. BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $300 Question The stage of disease that is characterized by early and mild symptoms is called the period of illness. incubation period. prodromal period. period of convalescence. Answer = C ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $300 Answer The stage of disease that is characterized by early and mild symptoms is called the period of illness. incubation period. prodromal period. period of convalescence. BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $400 Question Which of the following diseases is NOT spread by droplet transmission? botulism influenza pneumonia pertussis Answer = A ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $400 Answer Which of the following diseases is NOT spread by droplet transmission? botulism influenza pneumonia pertussis BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $500 Question The spread of disease agents via contaminated water is an example of _____ transmission. mechanical direct contact vehicle biological Answer = C ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $500 Answer The spread of disease agents via contaminated water is an example of _____ transmission. mechanical direct contact vehicle biological BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $100 Question Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to nosocomial infections? compromised host chain of transmission normal microbiota on the patient microorganisms in hospital environment Answer = C ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $100 Answer Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to nosocomial infections? compromised host chain of transmission normal microbiota on the patient microorganisms in hospital environment BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $200 Question What percentage of hospitalized patients acquire nosocomial infections? 5–15% 10–20% 15–25% 20–30% Answer = A ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $200 Answer What percentage of hospitalized patients acquire nosocomial infections? 5–15% 10–20% 15–25% 20–30% BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $300 Question What is the most common type of nosocomial infection? lower respiratory infections postoperative infections bacteremia urinary tract infections Answer = D ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $300 Answer What is the most common type of nosocomial infection? lower respiratory infections postoperative infections bacteremia urinary tract infections BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $400 Question Nosocomial infections are primarily transmitted through _____ transmission. vehicle contact mechanical biological Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $400 Answer Nosocomial infections are primarily transmitted through _____ transmission. vehicle contact mechanical biological BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $500 Question Which of the following measures is NOT used to prevent nosocomial infections? aseptic technique frequent handwashing increased use of antibiotics education of staff Answer = C ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $500 Answer Which of the following measures is NOT used to prevent nosocomial infections? aseptic technique frequent handwashing increased use of antibiotics education of staff BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $100 Question Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of investigations used to analyze the occurrence of disease? analytical etiology experimental descriptive Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $100 Answer Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of investigations used to analyze the occurrence of disease? analytical etiology experimental descriptive BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $200 Question Which of the following involves collecting all data that describe the occurrence of the disease under study? analytical epidemiology descriptive epidemiology experimental epidemiology case reporting Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $200 Answer Which of the following involves collecting all data that describe the occurrence of the disease under study? analytical epidemiology descriptive epidemiology experimental epidemiology case reporting Answer = B BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $300 Question The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the CDC. NIH. FDA. WHO. Answer = A ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $300 Answer The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the CDC. NIH. FDA. WHO. BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $400 Question Which of the following is NOT a notifiable infectious disease? anthrax cholera Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome scarlet fever Answer = D ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $400 Answer Which of the following is NOT a notifiable infectious disease? anthrax cholera Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome scarlet fever BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $500 Question Who made a map showing that people infected with cholera drank from the Broad Street pump? Robert Koch John Snow Florence Nightingale Ignaz Semmelweis Answer = B ANSWER BACK TO GAME

Topic 5: Epidemiology $500 Answer Who made a map showing that people infected with cholera drank from the Broad Street pump? Robert Koch John Snow Florence Nightingale Ignaz Semmelweis BACK TO GAME

FINAL ROUND Question If a patient enters the period of illness and does not successfully overcome the disease, what occurs? The patient enters the period of decline. The patient enters the prodormal period. The patient enters the period of convalescence. The patient dies. Answer = D ANSWER BACK TO GAME

FINAL ROUND Answer If a patient enters the period of illness and does not successfully overcome the disease, what occurs? The patient enters the period of decline. The patient enters the prodormal period. The patient enters the period of convalescence. The patient dies. BACK TO GAME