,TESTBANK FOR Krasner's Microbial Challenge A Public Health Perspective
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,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
File: Chapter 1 Pre-germ Theory
Multiple Choice
1. What was likely NOT the cause of the connection between microbes and infectious diseases?
A. Invention of the microscope
B. Surgeons washing hands between patients
C. Observations of infection control practices delivering babies
D. Fresh air circulating in hospital rooms
Answer: A
Page: 6
2.What led to high rates of infectious diseases during the Civil War?
A. Powder burns
B. Polluted waterways
C. Lack of bandages
D. Primitive weapons
Answer: B
Page: 14
3. What was the miasma theory about the source of infection?
A. Noxious gas
B. Microbes
C. Fungi
D. Living material
Answer: A
Page:17
4. What scientist first coined the term “cell”?
A. Anton Leuwenhoek
B. Robert Hooke
C. John Snow
D. Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis
Answer: A
Page: 8
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5. Jean Vilemin was able to produce _______ in laboratory rabbits.
A. Ricketts
B. Cholera
C. Gangrene
D. Tuberculosis
Answer: D
Page: 20
6. Joseph Lister applied ________ to dressings to prevent infection.
A. Listerine
B. Phenol
C. Lime
D. Alcohol
Answer: B
Page: 20
7. What was the response to others in the medical community to Lister’s antisepsis findings?
A. They ignored them
B. They ridiculed him
C. His findings were well received
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Page: 20
8. Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was an advocate of_________.
A. Sterilizing surgical instruments
B. Wearing a mask and gloves
C. Handwashing
D. Antiseptic
Answer: C
Page: 18
9. Semmelweis made doctors wash hands with __________ between procedures.
A. Iodide
B. Alcohol
C. Soap
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D. Chloride of lime
Answer: D
Page: 19
10. Semmelweis was rewarded for his work with a(n)________.
A. Nobel Peace Prize
B. Commitment to an asylum
C. Royal Commendation
D. Accolades from colleagues
Answer: B
Page: 19
11. John Snow studied a major epidemic of what bacterial disease?
A. Cholera
B. Botulism
C. Tuberculosis
D. Rickets
Answer: A
Page: 21
12. Snow’s detective work showed what?
A. Patients were not washing their hands
B. The handle of a water pump was contaminated with sewage
C. Doctors were not using masks or gloves with patients.
D Drinking water was taken from different wells
Answer: B
Page: 21
13. Florence Nightingale would NOT likely be a proponent of:
A. quiet dimmed rooms
B. frequently changed bandages
C. efficient drainage
D. handwashing
Answer: A
Page: 10
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,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
14. Nightingale’s actions cut the mortality rate in the military hospitals to:
A. 40%
B. 15%
C. 2%
D. 1%
Answer: C
Page:10
15. Mary Jane Seacole’s care included what treatment that Nightingale likely did NOT include?
A. Fresh ventilation
B. Herbal remedies
C. Peaceful atmosphere
D. Windows in rooms
Answer: B
Page: 11
16. Changes in Civil War medical procedures were made based upon:
A. Notes from doctors in other conflicts
B. First hand observation
C. Scientific research papers
D. Medical textbooks
Answer: B
Page: 13
17. What was puerperal fever?
A. Childbed fever
B. Typhus fever
C. Rickets fever
D. Cholera
Answer: A
Page: 18
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Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
18. What was the deadliest infectious disease for the Union army during the Civil War?
A. Diphtheria
B. Influenza
C. Measles
D. Common cold
Answer: B
Page: 15
19. What type of pathogen put the Union soldiers in the most peril?
A. Bacterium
B. Virus
C. Protozoan
D. A and B
Answer: D
Page: 15
20. What was the leading killer in the American Civil War?
A. Broken hearts
B. Bullets
C. Disease
D. Exposure
Answer: C
Page:15
Short Answer:
21. What were two of the bloodiest wars in human history?
Answer: Crimean War and American Civil War
Page: 9
22. The 19th century theory that infection was the result of noxious or toxic vapors emanating
from sewage or filth and trash in towns
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,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
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Answer: miasma theory
Page:17
23 What does word contagion mean?
Answer: Infectious contact
Page:17
24. Joseph Lister applied what to bandages of his patients?
Answer: Carbolic acid (phenol)
Page: 20
25. What scientist’s ideas helped Lister make the connection between microbes and infectious
disease?
Answer: Louis Pasteur
Page: 20
26. Carl Crede’s claim to fame was developing a pro- phylactic treatment for what disease that
lead to the blindness in newborns?
Answer: Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
Page: 21
27. What was the pathogen that caused gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum?
Answer: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Page: 21
28. What treatment did Carl Crede find the most effective treatment for newborns
Answer: 2% solution of silver nitrate into each eye of the newborn.
Page: 21
29. What was the theory that plants, animals and insects arose from nonliving things?
Answer; Spontaneous generation
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Page: 6
30. Florence Nightingale emphasized the need for adequate ventilation and cleanliness to
promote healing of patients. She insisted that windows and fireplaces be left open in order to
allow fresh air to freely circulate in the wards. What is one word that would describe her from
this description?
Answer: sanitarian
Page: 10.
31. What is the term which means “contaminated with microbes”?
Answer: septic
Page: 12
32. What organization did Civil War nurse Clara Barton later form?
Answer: American Red Cross
Page: 14
33. What was the purpose of emergency treatment units (ETUs) during the Ebola outbreak in
West Africa?
Answer: Ebola virus is extremely contagious. These units isolated patients to contain the spread
of this disease
Page: 17
34.What was the major achievement of Global Handwashing Day in 2008?
Answer: Over 120 million children in more than 70 countries washed their hands with soap and
water for 30 seconds in order to spread the word about handwashing.
Page: 19
35. What do we call the disease today that in the 19th century was known as “consumption”?
Answer: Tuberculosis
Page: 21
36 How did Jean-Antoine Villemin test his theories about contagious disease?
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Answer: Villemin inoculated rabbits with tuberculous matter from a human corpse.
Page: 21
37: What procedure did Dr. Richard Burr implement during the Civil War that was helpful to
soldiers’ families?
Answer: Dr. Burr introduced embalming on the battlefield and in military camps, which made it
possible for the preserved remains of soldiers to be transported home to relatives for interment.
Page: 16
38: What does barrier technique mean in medicine?
Answer: Hospital workers wear masks and gloves
Page:17
Matching-
The idea that microbes caused infectious diseases was unproven however, some pioneering
figures in medicine recognized that cleanliness could prevent contagion and mortalities. A few of
those medical geniuses are listed in the table below.
Table 1.1
A. Joseph Lister
B. John Snow
C. Ignaz Semmelweis
D. Florence Nightingale
E. Carl Siegmund Franz Crede
F. Jean-Antoine Villemin
Match the letter of the scientist next to their medical achievement.
39. Ordered all obstetricians and medical students to wash their hands with chloride of lime
before entering the maternity ward.
Answer: C
Page:19
40. Produce tuberculosis in laboratory rabbits
Answer: F
Page:20
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Fourth Edition Shors
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
Quizzes, Midterm and final exams are included (if available in the original resources).
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
⚠️Note on Answer Keys: If the answer key is not included within the chapter
questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
💬 Friendly support – real humans ready to help, anytime you need us.
🔒 Safe & secure – thousands of satisfied students trust us every semester.
🛡️Our Guarantees
💰 Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied? We offer a full refund – no questions asked.
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correct version, free of charge.
⏰ 24/7 Support: We are always here – reach out anytime and expect a fast response.
,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
File: Chapter 1 Pre-germ Theory
Multiple Choice
1. What was likely NOT the cause of the connection between microbes and infectious diseases?
A. Invention of the microscope
B. Surgeons washing hands between patients
C. Observations of infection control practices delivering babies
D. Fresh air circulating in hospital rooms
Answer: A
Page: 6
2.What led to high rates of infectious diseases during the Civil War?
A. Powder burns
B. Polluted waterways
C. Lack of bandages
D. Primitive weapons
Answer: B
Page: 14
3. What was the miasma theory about the source of infection?
A. Noxious gas
B. Microbes
C. Fungi
D. Living material
Answer: A
Page:17
4. What scientist first coined the term “cell”?
A. Anton Leuwenhoek
B. Robert Hooke
C. John Snow
D. Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis
Answer: A
Page: 8
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,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
5. Jean Vilemin was able to produce _______ in laboratory rabbits.
A. Ricketts
B. Cholera
C. Gangrene
D. Tuberculosis
Answer: D
Page: 20
6. Joseph Lister applied ________ to dressings to prevent infection.
A. Listerine
B. Phenol
C. Lime
D. Alcohol
Answer: B
Page: 20
7. What was the response to others in the medical community to Lister’s antisepsis findings?
A. They ignored them
B. They ridiculed him
C. His findings were well received
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Page: 20
8. Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was an advocate of_________.
A. Sterilizing surgical instruments
B. Wearing a mask and gloves
C. Handwashing
D. Antiseptic
Answer: C
Page: 18
9. Semmelweis made doctors wash hands with __________ between procedures.
A. Iodide
B. Alcohol
C. Soap
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Chapter 1: Test Bank
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D. Chloride of lime
Answer: D
Page: 19
10. Semmelweis was rewarded for his work with a(n)________.
A. Nobel Peace Prize
B. Commitment to an asylum
C. Royal Commendation
D. Accolades from colleagues
Answer: B
Page: 19
11. John Snow studied a major epidemic of what bacterial disease?
A. Cholera
B. Botulism
C. Tuberculosis
D. Rickets
Answer: A
Page: 21
12. Snow’s detective work showed what?
A. Patients were not washing their hands
B. The handle of a water pump was contaminated with sewage
C. Doctors were not using masks or gloves with patients.
D Drinking water was taken from different wells
Answer: B
Page: 21
13. Florence Nightingale would NOT likely be a proponent of:
A. quiet dimmed rooms
B. frequently changed bandages
C. efficient drainage
D. handwashing
Answer: A
Page: 10
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,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
14. Nightingale’s actions cut the mortality rate in the military hospitals to:
A. 40%
B. 15%
C. 2%
D. 1%
Answer: C
Page:10
15. Mary Jane Seacole’s care included what treatment that Nightingale likely did NOT include?
A. Fresh ventilation
B. Herbal remedies
C. Peaceful atmosphere
D. Windows in rooms
Answer: B
Page: 11
16. Changes in Civil War medical procedures were made based upon:
A. Notes from doctors in other conflicts
B. First hand observation
C. Scientific research papers
D. Medical textbooks
Answer: B
Page: 13
17. What was puerperal fever?
A. Childbed fever
B. Typhus fever
C. Rickets fever
D. Cholera
Answer: A
Page: 18
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,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
18. What was the deadliest infectious disease for the Union army during the Civil War?
A. Diphtheria
B. Influenza
C. Measles
D. Common cold
Answer: B
Page: 15
19. What type of pathogen put the Union soldiers in the most peril?
A. Bacterium
B. Virus
C. Protozoan
D. A and B
Answer: D
Page: 15
20. What was the leading killer in the American Civil War?
A. Broken hearts
B. Bullets
C. Disease
D. Exposure
Answer: C
Page:15
Short Answer:
21. What were two of the bloodiest wars in human history?
Answer: Crimean War and American Civil War
Page: 9
22. The 19th century theory that infection was the result of noxious or toxic vapors emanating
from sewage or filth and trash in towns
Copyright © 2020 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
Answer: miasma theory
Page:17
23 What does word contagion mean?
Answer: Infectious contact
Page:17
24. Joseph Lister applied what to bandages of his patients?
Answer: Carbolic acid (phenol)
Page: 20
25. What scientist’s ideas helped Lister make the connection between microbes and infectious
disease?
Answer: Louis Pasteur
Page: 20
26. Carl Crede’s claim to fame was developing a pro- phylactic treatment for what disease that
lead to the blindness in newborns?
Answer: Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum
Page: 21
27. What was the pathogen that caused gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum?
Answer: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Page: 21
28. What treatment did Carl Crede find the most effective treatment for newborns
Answer: 2% solution of silver nitrate into each eye of the newborn.
Page: 21
29. What was the theory that plants, animals and insects arose from nonliving things?
Answer; Spontaneous generation
Copyright © 2020 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
,Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
Page: 6
30. Florence Nightingale emphasized the need for adequate ventilation and cleanliness to
promote healing of patients. She insisted that windows and fireplaces be left open in order to
allow fresh air to freely circulate in the wards. What is one word that would describe her from
this description?
Answer: sanitarian
Page: 10.
31. What is the term which means “contaminated with microbes”?
Answer: septic
Page: 12
32. What organization did Civil War nurse Clara Barton later form?
Answer: American Red Cross
Page: 14
33. What was the purpose of emergency treatment units (ETUs) during the Ebola outbreak in
West Africa?
Answer: Ebola virus is extremely contagious. These units isolated patients to contain the spread
of this disease
Page: 17
34.What was the major achievement of Global Handwashing Day in 2008?
Answer: Over 120 million children in more than 70 countries washed their hands with soap and
water for 30 seconds in order to spread the word about handwashing.
Page: 19
35. What do we call the disease today that in the 19th century was known as “consumption”?
Answer: Tuberculosis
Page: 21
36 How did Jean-Antoine Villemin test his theories about contagious disease?
Copyright © 2020 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
, Krasner's Microbial Challenge, 4th Edition
Chapter 1: Test Bank
Teri Shors
Answer: Villemin inoculated rabbits with tuberculous matter from a human corpse.
Page: 21
37: What procedure did Dr. Richard Burr implement during the Civil War that was helpful to
soldiers’ families?
Answer: Dr. Burr introduced embalming on the battlefield and in military camps, which made it
possible for the preserved remains of soldiers to be transported home to relatives for interment.
Page: 16
38: What does barrier technique mean in medicine?
Answer: Hospital workers wear masks and gloves
Page:17
Matching-
The idea that microbes caused infectious diseases was unproven however, some pioneering
figures in medicine recognized that cleanliness could prevent contagion and mortalities. A few of
those medical geniuses are listed in the table below.
Table 1.1
A. Joseph Lister
B. John Snow
C. Ignaz Semmelweis
D. Florence Nightingale
E. Carl Siegmund Franz Crede
F. Jean-Antoine Villemin
Match the letter of the scientist next to their medical achievement.
39. Ordered all obstetricians and medical students to wash their hands with chloride of lime
before entering the maternity ward.
Answer: C
Page:19
40. Produce tuberculosis in laboratory rabbits
Answer: F
Page:20
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