BNS EXAM 3 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

BNS EXAM 3 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. What is an infection?
Answer:
An infection is the entry of an infectious agent, a microorganism (organism only visible with a
microscope), into the body that multiplies and disrupts tissue integrity

Question:
2. Pathogens
Answer:
microorganisms capable of causing disease

Question:
3. Nonpathogenic Organisms
Answer:
Normal Flora

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4. Some microorganisms produce toxins and others release
Answer:
endotoxins

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5. Infection may result in
Answer:
Illness or disease

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6. Microorganisms are commonly spread through
Answer:
Direct contact

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7. Infectious Agents
Answer:
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Helminths
- Protozoa
- Virus

Question:
8. What is Bacteria?

, Answer:
Single celled microorganisms lacking a nucleus

Question:
9. How is bacteria classified?
Answer:
- Shape
- Gram staining
- The need for oxygen

Question:
10. Aerobic bacteria
Answer:
Need oxygen to grow

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11. Anaerobic Bacteria
Answer:
Grow when oxygen is not present

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12. Gram Negative Bacteria
Answer:
Are more dangerous and produce many endotoxins that can cause hemorrhagic shock

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13. Rickettsia is transmitted by
Answer:
ticks, lice, fleas, and mites

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14. Rickettsia multiples only in host cells and can cause
Answer:
Rocky Mountain spotted fever and typhus

Question:
15. Bacteria Treatment and Nursing Care
Answer:
- Antibiotics
- Culture/sensitivity test
- Wash hands and use alcohol based rub
- Patient education for prevention

Question:
16. Multi-resistant organisms examples