RADT CH 17 Test Bank Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
D - Correct answer-Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer
ticks. The tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This
is an example of transmission of an infection by:
a. droplet contact.
b. a vehicle.
c. the airborne route.
d. a vector.
B - Correct answer-Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of
microorganisms?
a. Viruses
b. Bacteria
c. Fungi
d. Molds
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, B - Correct answer-The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism
on or in a host is referred to as:
a. inflammation.
b. infection.
c. pathogen.
d. nosocomial.
A - Correct answer-Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
they:
a. are eukaryotic organisms.
b. have the ability to produce endospores.
c. are single-cell organisms.
d. may live on a host in a colony form.
C - Correct answer-Any microorganism that causes disease is:
a. prokaryotic.
b. flora.
c. pathogenic.
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
D - Correct answer-Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer
ticks. The tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This
is an example of transmission of an infection by:
a. droplet contact.
b. a vehicle.
c. the airborne route.
d. a vector.
B - Correct answer-Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of
microorganisms?
a. Viruses
b. Bacteria
c. Fungi
d. Molds
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, B - Correct answer-The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism
on or in a host is referred to as:
a. inflammation.
b. infection.
c. pathogen.
d. nosocomial.
A - Correct answer-Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
they:
a. are eukaryotic organisms.
b. have the ability to produce endospores.
c. are single-cell organisms.
d. may live on a host in a colony form.
C - Correct answer-Any microorganism that causes disease is:
a. prokaryotic.
b. flora.
c. pathogenic.
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