Question

7. Diseases which are found in seriously ill persons, but are not usually problematic in healthy individuals are termed: a) Nosocomial b) Sentinel diseases c) Opportunistic infections d) Caused by highly virulent organisms 8. The principle chemical found in bacteria cell walls is: a) Proteins b) Peptidoglycan c) Phospholipids d) Carbohydrates 9. Drawbacks to the use of antibiotics include: a) Indiscriminate action against both bad and harmless bacteria. b) Development of resistant forms of organisms. c) Harmful side effects. d) All of the above would be true of antibiotic use. 10. The most common bacterium in the development of boils, abcesses and other necrotic infections is: a) Staphylococcus aureus b) Streptococcus pneumonia c) Pneumococcus pneumonia d) Treponema palladium 11. What is a fomite? a) Any infected skin surface. b) A disease spread by contact. c) A non-living surface commonly touched by people. d) An insect-such as a mosquito, flea, or tick - capable of transmiting disease. 12. Which of the following would increase the risk of developing a fungal infection? a) Indwelling catheters. b) A prolonged antibiotic regimen. c) The use of anti - inflammatory steroids. d) All of the above. 13. In the physical control of organisms, sterilization specifically targets a) Endospores b) Bacteria c) Virus d) Staph e) All living organisms that might cause disease.

Answer 1

7. Disease which are found in seriously ill persons, but are not usually problematic in healthy individual are termed:

d) caused by highly virulent orgainism

8. The principle chemical found in bacteria cell wall is:

b) Peptidoglycan

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