Diagnostic Medicine Exam Questions
and Answers
who developed penicillin - correct answer-Alexander Fleming
rod shaped bacteria - correct answer-bacilli
spirilla are what shape - correct answer-cocci
athletes foot - correct answer-fungus
malaria is what type of pathogen - correct answer-protozoa
has the ability to mutate - correct answer-virus
infections that begin outside of the body - correct answer-exogenous
infections occuring inside the body - correct answer-endogenous
infection beginning in a hospital or LTC is known as what? - correct answer-nosocimial
pneumonia is an example of what type of infection - correct answer-opportunistic
what is the proper name for putting on and taking off PPE - correct answer-donning and
doffing
why is the human body perfect for pathogens - correct answer-warm, dark, moist
Considering if something puts your life in danger when is it appropriate to help someone
in danger - correct answer-never
the nightingale school of nursing was founded in - correct answer-July 9 1860
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - correct answer-helps reduce fraud
used to sterilize, disinfect, and clean equipment - correct answer-aseptic technique
Establish rules for hospital infection control - correct answer-the infection prevention
and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
cdc - correct answer-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, Assumes everyone bodily fluids are infectious with the exception of sweat - correct
answer-BSI and universal precautions together
What are the steps in order to the chain of infection - correct answer-infectious agent,
reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry
what is a microbe - correct answer-A small living organism NOT visible to the human
eye
Define pathogen - correct answer-disease causing microorganism
What is the most important thing you can do to eliminate the possibility of getting an
infection - correct answer-wash your hands
name 2 diseases spherical bacteria can cause - correct answer-Gonorrhea and
meningitis
Name 2 diseases that are caused by rod shaped bacteria - correct answer-tuberculosis
and tetanus
name 2 diseases that spririlla can cause - correct answer-syphilis and cholera
what are two forms of pathogenic fungi - correct answer-yeast and mold
how are rickettsea bites treated - correct answer-antibiotics
define virus - correct answer-The smallest microorganism visible only by and
electron microscope.
name examples of diseases viruses have created (at least 7) - correct answer-SARS,
West nile virus, monkey pox, ebola, Avian flu, Aids, hepatitis B
what are the 4 types of infections. Give an explanation of each - correct answer-1.)
endogenous: originates in the body, 2.) exogenous: originates outside the body, 3.)
Nosocomial: acquired in a healthcare facility, 4.) Opportunistic: occurs when the body is
immunocompromised
define formite - correct answer-objects that possibly harbor a disease agent and are
capable of transmitting it
list and give an explanation of the 4 methods of transmission - correct answer-Direct
contact- sexual transmission, indirect contact- insect bites, airborne- coughs/sneezes,
Oral- contaminated food
and Answers
who developed penicillin - correct answer-Alexander Fleming
rod shaped bacteria - correct answer-bacilli
spirilla are what shape - correct answer-cocci
athletes foot - correct answer-fungus
malaria is what type of pathogen - correct answer-protozoa
has the ability to mutate - correct answer-virus
infections that begin outside of the body - correct answer-exogenous
infections occuring inside the body - correct answer-endogenous
infection beginning in a hospital or LTC is known as what? - correct answer-nosocimial
pneumonia is an example of what type of infection - correct answer-opportunistic
what is the proper name for putting on and taking off PPE - correct answer-donning and
doffing
why is the human body perfect for pathogens - correct answer-warm, dark, moist
Considering if something puts your life in danger when is it appropriate to help someone
in danger - correct answer-never
the nightingale school of nursing was founded in - correct answer-July 9 1860
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - correct answer-helps reduce fraud
used to sterilize, disinfect, and clean equipment - correct answer-aseptic technique
Establish rules for hospital infection control - correct answer-the infection prevention
and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
cdc - correct answer-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, Assumes everyone bodily fluids are infectious with the exception of sweat - correct
answer-BSI and universal precautions together
What are the steps in order to the chain of infection - correct answer-infectious agent,
reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry
what is a microbe - correct answer-A small living organism NOT visible to the human
eye
Define pathogen - correct answer-disease causing microorganism
What is the most important thing you can do to eliminate the possibility of getting an
infection - correct answer-wash your hands
name 2 diseases spherical bacteria can cause - correct answer-Gonorrhea and
meningitis
Name 2 diseases that are caused by rod shaped bacteria - correct answer-tuberculosis
and tetanus
name 2 diseases that spririlla can cause - correct answer-syphilis and cholera
what are two forms of pathogenic fungi - correct answer-yeast and mold
how are rickettsea bites treated - correct answer-antibiotics
define virus - correct answer-The smallest microorganism visible only by and
electron microscope.
name examples of diseases viruses have created (at least 7) - correct answer-SARS,
West nile virus, monkey pox, ebola, Avian flu, Aids, hepatitis B
what are the 4 types of infections. Give an explanation of each - correct answer-1.)
endogenous: originates in the body, 2.) exogenous: originates outside the body, 3.)
Nosocomial: acquired in a healthcare facility, 4.) Opportunistic: occurs when the body is
immunocompromised
define formite - correct answer-objects that possibly harbor a disease agent and are
capable of transmitting it
list and give an explanation of the 4 methods of transmission - correct answer-Direct
contact- sexual transmission, indirect contact- insect bites, airborne- coughs/sneezes,
Oral- contaminated food
