1. Chapter 14: Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
Classifying Infectious Disease
The Spread and Patterns of Disease
Normal Microbiota
Nosocomial Infections
Epidemiology
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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.
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8. 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
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. 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.
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12. 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
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13. 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.
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14. 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
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15. 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.
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $400 Question
An example of a contagious disease is
anthrax.
tetanus.
chickenpox.
rabies.
Answer = C
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19. Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease $400 Answer
An example of a contagious disease is
anthrax.
tetanus.
chickenpox.
rabies.
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20. 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
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21. 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.
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22. 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
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23. Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease $100 Answer
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor?
climate
nationality
lifestyle
preexisting illness
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24. 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
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25. 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.
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26. 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
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27. 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.
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28. 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
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29. 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
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30. 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
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31. 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
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32. 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
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33. 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
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34. Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $200 Question
What percentage of hospitalized patients acquire nosocomial infections?
5–15%
10–20%
15–25%
20–30%
Answer = A
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35. Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $200 Answer
What percentage of hospitalized patients acquire nosocomial infections?
5–15%
10–20%
15–25%
20–30%
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36. 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
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37. Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $300 Answer
What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?
lower respiratory infections
postoperative infections
bacteremia
urinary tract infections
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38. Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $400 Question
Nosocomial infections are primarily transmitted through _____ transmission.
vehicle
contact
mechanical
biological
Answer = B
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39. Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections $400 Answer
Nosocomial infections are primarily transmitted through _____ transmission.
vehicle
contact
mechanical
biological
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40. 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
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41. 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
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42. 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
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43. 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
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44. 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
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45. 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
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46. Topic 5: Epidemiology $300 Question
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the
CDC.
NIH.
FDA.
WHO.
Answer = A
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47. Topic 5: Epidemiology $300 Answer
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is published by the
CDC.
NIH.
FDA.
WHO.
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48. Topic 5: Epidemiology $400 Question
Which of the following is NOT a notifiable infectious disease?
anthrax
cholera
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
scarlet fever
Answer = D
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49. Topic 5: Epidemiology $400 Answer
Which of the following is NOT a notifiable infectious disease?
anthrax
cholera
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
scarlet fever
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50. 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
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51. 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
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52. 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
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53. 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.
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