Pathology & Microbiology for Mortuary Science UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
inhalation of fungal spores from bird Histoplasmosis
feces
localized infection Microbes remain in a confined part of the anatomy Ex: Boil, Abscess
Generalized Infection Microbes travel throughout the body utilizing the blood stream
Mixed Infection Caused by 2 or more organisms
No detectable manifestations/ symptoms
subclinical infection
(Ravage your body)
Endogenous Infection Infection cause by bacteria that are non pathogenic. and inhibit the digestive tract.
Exogenous Infection Infections caused by organisms NOT present in the body
Communicable Disease Disease transmitted directly or indirectly from one person to another
Endemic Disease detected in a low level of the population
Epidemic Disease that breaks out in explosive proportions (AIDS)
Pandemic Disease that breaks out on a world wide scale
Etiology Cause of a disease (How it began)
Drinking alcohol.used as a disinfectant destroys bacteria and viral cells. Ineffective
Ethyl Alcohol
against spores. Dehydrates skin
isopropyl alcohol Rubbing alcohol used as disinfectant and antiseptic. Does not dehydrate the skin
Aldehyde Group of organic compounds that control microbial growth
Formalin Formaldehyde used as a disinfectant 37% by mass 40% by volume. A gas
Glutaraldehyde A cold chemical steralizer. Can be used on heat sensitive objects.
Bacillus anthrasis Anthrax
Bortadella pertussis whooping cough (pertussis)
Clostridium tetani Tetanus ( Lock Jaw)
Questions and CORRECT Answers
inhalation of fungal spores from bird Histoplasmosis
feces
localized infection Microbes remain in a confined part of the anatomy Ex: Boil, Abscess
Generalized Infection Microbes travel throughout the body utilizing the blood stream
Mixed Infection Caused by 2 or more organisms
No detectable manifestations/ symptoms
subclinical infection
(Ravage your body)
Endogenous Infection Infection cause by bacteria that are non pathogenic. and inhibit the digestive tract.
Exogenous Infection Infections caused by organisms NOT present in the body
Communicable Disease Disease transmitted directly or indirectly from one person to another
Endemic Disease detected in a low level of the population
Epidemic Disease that breaks out in explosive proportions (AIDS)
Pandemic Disease that breaks out on a world wide scale
Etiology Cause of a disease (How it began)
Drinking alcohol.used as a disinfectant destroys bacteria and viral cells. Ineffective
Ethyl Alcohol
against spores. Dehydrates skin
isopropyl alcohol Rubbing alcohol used as disinfectant and antiseptic. Does not dehydrate the skin
Aldehyde Group of organic compounds that control microbial growth
Formalin Formaldehyde used as a disinfectant 37% by mass 40% by volume. A gas
Glutaraldehyde A cold chemical steralizer. Can be used on heat sensitive objects.
Bacillus anthrasis Anthrax
Bortadella pertussis whooping cough (pertussis)
Clostridium tetani Tetanus ( Lock Jaw)
