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Transmission rates are high for many sexually transmitted infections due to:
A. No symptoms when infectedB. Contaminated birth control devicesC. Ineffective treatment optionsD. Contaminated catheters
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAMMicrobiology Arizona College Proctored Exam
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Which of the following are the functions of phagocytes?
A. Engulf and destroy pathogensB. Recognize pathogensC. Produce antibodiesD. All of the above
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Which of these is the most common cause of hospital associated colitis?
A. Bacteroides fragilisB. Clostridium difficileC. Clostridium perfringensD. Staphylococcus aureus
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Which type of organism can act as a first line of defense by competing with potential infectious microorganisms on the skin?
A. Transient floraB. PathogensC. Resident floraD. All of the above
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Preserving tissues, preparing vaccines, and sterilizing surgical instruments are all functions of:
A. Hydrogen PeroxideB. GlutaraldehydeC. UV radiationD. Isopropyl alcohol
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The definition of sterilization is best defined as:
A. An agent that kills bacteriaB. An agent that destroys all microbe formsC. An agent that kills fungiD. An agent that inhibits fungi growth
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The inhibition of bacteria would be known as:
A. BactericidalB. BacteriostaticC. ViricidalD. Fungistatic
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A fly has landed on nearby dog feces, then landed on your hot dog. What type of pathogen transmission may occur?
A. Direct contactB. DropletC. Mechanical vectorD. Biological vector
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Which immunoglobulin crosses the placenta during pregnancy?
A. IgEB. IgMC. IgAD. IgG
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Which of these is an example of an infection via the gastrointestinal tract portal of entry?
A. ImpetigoB. PolioC. InfluenzaD. Syphilis
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Which of these terms represents a decrease of symptoms and disease severity?
A. ExacerbationB. RelapseC. RemissionD. Morbidity
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Which of these samples should be tested to determine the causative agent of septic arthritis?
A. Joint fluidB. SputumC. BloodD. All of the above
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Dry heat is _____ when compared to moist heat sterilization.
A. Equally as fast as moist heatB. FasterC. SlowerD. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower
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Beta-lactams kill replicating bacteria by which mechanism:
A. Preventing DNA replicationB. Preventing cell wall synthesisC. Preventing folic acid synthesisD. Preventing protein synthesis
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Erysipelas is an infection of which body region?
A. Upper dermis and lymphaticsB. Lower dermis and fat tissueC. ScleraD. Cornea
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Which of the following is a bone tissue infection that can result from a bloodstream infection?
A. ErysipelasB. KeratitisC. OsteomyelitisD. Septic arthritis
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Which of these are the cells responsible for humoral immunity?
A. MonocytesB. NeutrophilsC. T CellsD. B Cells
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Which of these are risk factors for endocarditis infections?
A. Injection drug useB. HemodialysisC. AlcoholismD. All of the above
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Developing a fever of 101.3° F would be an example of:
A. 2nd line of defenseB. 3rd line of defenseC. 1st line of defenseD. All of the above
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Which food source is most commonly associated with a Salmonella contamination?
A. PoultryB. FruitsC. WaterD. All of the above
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The two most common types of alcohols used for disinfection are:
A. Isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxideB. Acetic acid and hydrogen peroxideC. Isopropyl alcohol and ethanolD. Ethanol and acetic acid
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The term is given to any foreign substance that stimulates a specific immune system response.
A. AntigenB. AntibodyC. PathogenD. Allergen
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Which of these microorganisms is a common causative agent of acute cholecystitis?
A. Streptococcus pyogenesB. Clostridium perfringensC. Escherichia coliD. Staphylococcus aureus
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There is a recall on lettuce due to Salmonella contamination. What type of transmission is this preventing?
A. VectorB. Direct contactC. VehicleD. Airborne
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Antibiotics can target which of the following: (Select all that apply) Note: Exam taker will receive partial credit for every correct answer, and lose the same amount of points for each incorrect answ
A. Cell wallB. RibosomesC. Cell membraneD. Nucleic Acid
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