Chapter 14: Principles of Disease and Epidemiology

Normal
Microbiota

Classifying
Infectious
Disease

The Spread
and Patterns
of Disease

Nosocomial
Infections

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Epidemiology

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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

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Transient microbiota differ from normal microbiota

in that transient microbiota
a. cause diseases.
b. are found in a certain location on the host.
c. are acquired by direct contact.
d. are present for a relatively short time.
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Transient microbiota differ from normal microbiota

in that transient microbiota
a. cause diseases.
b. are found in a certain location on the host.
c. are acquired by direct contact.
d. are present for a relatively short time.

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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

$200 Question

Which of the following is NOT a condition that the

normal microbiota of the skin have to tolerate?
a. glandular secretions with antimicrobial properties
b. acidic conditions
c. low moisture
d. body temperature
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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

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Which of the following is NOT a condition that the

normal microbiota of the skin have to tolerate?
a. glandular secretions with antimicrobial properties
b. acidic conditions
c. low moisture
d. body temperature

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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

$300 Question

Normal microbiota can benefit the host by

preventing the overgrowth of harmful
microorganisms. This is called
a. microbial antagonism.
b. symbiosis.
c. mutualism.
d. commensalism.
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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

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Normal microbiota can benefit the host by

preventing the overgrowth of harmful
microorganisms. This is called
a. microbial antagonism.
b. symbiosis.
c. mutualism.
d. commensalism.
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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

$400 Question

In commensalism,
a. both organisms benefit.
b. one organism benefits, and the other is
unaffected.
c. both organisms are unaffected.
d. one organism benefits at the expense of the
other.
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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

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In commensalism,
a. both organisms benefit.
b. one organism benefits, and the other is
unaffected.
c. both organisms are unaffected.
d. one organism benefits at the expense of the
other.
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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

$500 Question

Elimination of the normal microbiota (by

antibiotics, for example) can result in
a. fewer diseases.
b. immediate return of the normal microbiota.
c. increased susceptibility to disease.
d. absence of bacterial growth.
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Topic 1: Normal Microbiota

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Elimination of the normal microbiota (by

antibiotics, for example) can result in
a. fewer diseases.
b. immediate return of the normal microbiota.
c. increased susceptibility to disease.
d. absence of bacterial growth.

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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

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Diseases caused by microorganisms that reside

outside the body and produce disease only when
introduced into the body, and are not transmitted
from one host to another, are
a.
b.
c.
d.

communicable.
contagious.
nosocomial.
noncommunicable.

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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

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Diseases caused by microorganisms that reside

outside the body and produce disease only when
introduced into the body, and are not transmitted
from one host to another, are
a. communicable.
b. contagious.
c. nosocomial.
d. noncommunicable.
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

$200 Question

A patient experiences pain and discomfort. These

changes in the patients body function are referred
to as
a. signs.
b. symptoms.
c. a syndrome.
d. infection.
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

$200 Answer

A patient experiences pain and discomfort. These

changes in the patients body function are referred
to as
a. signs.
b. symptoms.
c. a syndrome.
d. infection.
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

$300 Question

What term is used to describe a disease that

develops slowly and is likely to recur for long
periods?
a. acute
b. chronic
c. latent
d. subacute
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

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What term is used to describe a disease that

develops slowly and is likely to recur for long
periods?
a. acute
b. chronic
c. latent
d. subacute
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

$400 Question

An example of a contagious disease is

a. anthrax.
b. tetanus.
c. chickenpox.
d. rabies.
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

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An example of a contagious disease is

a. anthrax.
b. tetanus.
c. chickenpox.
d. rabies.

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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

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A disease acquired by many people in a given

area in a relatively short period of time is called
a. pandemic.
b. epidemic.
c. sporadic.
d. endemic.
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Topic 2: Classifying Infectious Disease

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A disease acquired by many people in a given

area in a relatively short period of time is called
a. pandemic.
b. epidemic.
c. sporadic.
d. endemic.

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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

$100 Question

Which of the following is NOT a predisposing

factor?
a. climate
b. nationality
c. lifestyle
d. preexisting illness
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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

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Which of the following is NOT a predisposing

factor?
a. climate
b. nationality
c. lifestyle
d. preexisting illness

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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

$200 Question

A period of illness is typically followed by a(n)

a. period of decline.
b. incubation period.
c. prodromal period.
d. period of convalescence.

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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

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A period of illness is typically followed by a(n)

a. period of decline.
b. incubation period.
c. prodromal period.
d. period of convalescence.

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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

$300 Question

The stage of disease that is characterized by

early and mild symptoms is called the
a. period of illness.
b. incubation period.
c. prodromal period.
d. period of convalescence.
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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

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The stage of disease that is characterized by

early and mild symptoms is called the
a. period of illness.
b. incubation period.
c. prodromal period.
d. period of convalescence.

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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

$400 Question

Which of the following diseases is NOT spread

by droplet transmission?
a. botulism
b. influenza
c. pneumonia
d. pertussis
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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

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Which of the following diseases is NOT spread

by droplet transmission?
a. botulism
b. influenza
c. pneumonia
d. pertussis

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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

$500 Question

The spread of disease agents via contaminated

water is an example of _____ transmission.
a. mechanical
b. direct contact
c. vehicle
d. biological
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Topic 3: The Spread and Patterns of Disease

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The spread of disease agents via contaminated

water is an example of _____ transmission.
a. mechanical
b. direct contact
c. vehicle
d. biological

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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$100 Question

Which of the following is NOT a factor that

contributes to nosocomial infections?
a. compromised host
b. chain of transmission
c. normal microbiota on the patient
d. microorganisms in hospital environment
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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$100 Answer

Which of the following is NOT a factor that

contributes to nosocomial infections?
a. compromised host
b. chain of transmission
c. normal microbiota on the patient
d. microorganisms in hospital environment

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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$200 Question

What percentage of hospitalized patients acquire

nosocomial infections?
a. 515%
b. 1020%
c. 1525%
d. 2030%
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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$200 Answer

What percentage of hospitalized patients acquire

nosocomial infections?
a.515%
b.1020%
c.1525%
d.2030%

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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$300 Question

What is the most common type of nosocomial

infection?
a. lower respiratory infections
b. postoperative infections
c. bacteremia
d. urinary tract infections
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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$300 Answer

What is the most common type of nosocomial

infection?
a. lower respiratory infections
b. postoperative infections
c. bacteremia
d. urinary tract infections

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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$400 Question

Nosocomial infections are primarily

transmitted through _____ transmission.
a. vehicle
b. contact
c. mechanical
d. biological
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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

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Nosocomial infections are primarily transmitted

through _____ transmission.
a.vehicle
b.contact
c.mechanical
d.biological

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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

$500 Question

Which of the following measures is NOT used to

prevent nosocomial infections?
a. aseptic technique
b. frequent handwashing
c. increased use of antibiotics
d. education of staff
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Topic 4: Nosocomial Infections

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Which of the following measures is NOT used to

prevent nosocomial infections?
a. aseptic technique
b. frequent handwashing
c. increased use of antibiotics
d. education of staff

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Topic 5: Epidemiology

$100 Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the three

basic types of investigations used to analyze
the occurrence of disease?
a. analytical
b. etiology
c. experimental
d. descriptive
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three

basic types of investigations used to analyze
the occurrence of disease?
a. analytical
b. etiology
c. experimental
d. descriptive
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

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Which of the following involves collecting all data

that describe the occurrence of the disease under
study?
a. analytical epidemiology
b. descriptive epidemiology
c. experimental epidemiology
d. case reporting
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

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Which of the following involves collecting all data

that describe the occurrence of the disease under
study?
a. analytical epidemiology
b. descriptive epidemiology
c. experimental epidemiology
d. case reporting
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

$300 Question

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is

published by the
a. CDC.
b. NIH.
c. FDA.
d. WHO.
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

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The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is

published by the
a. CDC.
b. NIH.
c. FDA.
d. WHO.

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Topic 5: Epidemiology

$400 Question

Which of the following is NOT a notifiable

infectious disease?
a. anthrax
b. cholera
c. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
d. scarlet fever
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

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Which of the following is NOT a notifiable

infectious disease?
a. anthrax
b. cholera
c. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
d. scarlet fever

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Topic 5: Epidemiology

$500 Question

Who made a map showing that people infected

with cholera drank from the Broad Street pump?
a. Robert Koch
b. John Snow
c. Florence Nightingale
d. Ignaz Semmelweis
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Topic 5: Epidemiology

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Who made a map showing that people infected

with cholera drank from the Broad Street pump?
a. Robert Koch
b. John Snow
c. Florence Nightingale
d. Ignaz Semmelweis

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FINAL ROUND Question

If a patient enters the period of illness and does

not successfully overcome the disease, what
occurs?
a. The patient enters the period of decline.
b. The patient enters the prodormal period.
c. The patient enters the period of convalescence.
d. The patient dies.
ANSWER

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FINAL ROUND Answer

If a patient enters the period of illness and does

not successfully overcome the disease, what
occurs?
a. The patient enters the period of decline.
b. The patient enters the prodormal period.
c. The patient enters the period of convalescence.
d. The patient dies.

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