Question 1

Bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

aerobes

Question 2

One strategy to reduce the incidence of drug-resistant microorganisms is to use ________ carefully.

Accepted Answer

antibiotics

Question 3

A microorganism capable of causing disease is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pathogen
B)   macrophage
C)   nucleotide
D)   nucleoside
E)   symbioteF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Organisms that neither help nor harm the host or are beneficial, creating a barrier against pathogens, are called resident normal ________.

Accepted Answer

flora

Question 5

An acute, often fatal, infectious bacterial disease caused by the introduction of pathogenic spores, which enter the body through a contaminated puncture wound, is____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pertussis
B)   diphtheria
C)   tetanus
D)   rubeola
E)   mumpsF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

In addition to their shape, bacteria are commonly classified by how they react to certain stains. The most common staining procedure in use today is the ________ stain, a method of staining that differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following is an organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism for its nourishment, or for some other advantage, to the detriment of the host organism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mordant
B)   Fungus
C)   Colony
D)   Yeast
E)   ParasiteF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is a virus that infects and gradually destroys components of the immune system, resulting in AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)   SARS
B)   HIV
C)   MRSA
D)   CMV
E)   RSVF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

The study of microorganisms is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of microorganisms is called ________....

Question 10

Mary has come to the medical office complaining of an infection involving her left great toenail. Which of the following tests will the practitioner order for this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smear
B)   Culture
C)   Gram stain
D)   Wet mount
E)   KOH mountF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

An organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism to the detriment of the host organism is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organism that lives on or in...

Question 12

Beneficial bacteria found in the body that perform functions such as producing vitamins are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   antigens
B)   normal flora
C)   immune flora
D)   virulent bacteria
E)   acid-fast bacteriaF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following are characteristics of viruses?

Accepted Answer

A)   They cannot be seen with a regular microscope.
B)   They reproduce by budding and do not cause disease in humans.
C)   They are single-celled organisms that reproduce very quickly.
D)   They are found in soil and water and most do not cause disease in humans.
E)   They are among the largest infectious agents.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

The gelatin-like substance derived from seaweed that gives a culture medium its consistency is called

Accepted Answer

A)   keratin.
B)   agar.
C)   mordant.
D)   stain.
E)   KOH.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Stained bacteria that lose the purple color when the decolorizer is added and pick up the red color of the safranin are referred to as ________ bacteria.

Accepted Answer

Gram-negat...

Question 16

Which of the following is a parasitic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Syphilis
B)   Pneumonia
C)   Hepatitis
D)   Scabies
E)   RingwormF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

What disorder is a complication of a strep infection manifested by inflammation of the heart tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tetanus
B)   Rheumatic fever
C)   Pertussis
D)   Scarlet fever
E)   MumpsF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is an agent that kills microorganisms or suppresses their growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Culture
B)   Smear
C)   Stain
D)   Mordant
E)   AntimicrobialF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following microorganisms cause infections such as strep throat, certain types of pneumonia, and rheumatic fever?

Accepted Answer

A)   Streptococci
B)   Mycobacteria
C)   Rickettsia
D)   Diplococci
E)   StaphylococciF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a microorganism that is classified a prokaryotic cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fungus
B)   Virus
C)   Bacterium
D)   Parasite
E)   HelminthF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 46: Microbiology and Disease

Bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

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One strategy to reduce the incidence of drug-resistant microorganisms is to use ________ carefully.

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A microorganism capable of causing disease is a ____.

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Organisms that neither help nor harm the host or are beneficial, creating a barrier against pathogens, are called resident normal ________.

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An acute, often fatal, infectious bacterial disease caused by the introduction of pathogenic spores, which enter the body through a contaminated puncture wound, is____.

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In addition to their shape, bacteria are commonly classified by how they react to certain stains. The most common staining procedure in use today is the ________ stain, a method of staining that differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls.

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Which of the following is an organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism for its nourishment, or for some other advantage, to the detriment of the host organism?

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Which of the following is a virus that infects and gradually destroys components of the immune system, resulting in AIDS?

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The study of microorganisms is called ________.

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Mary has come to the medical office complaining of an infection involving her left great toenail. Which of the following tests will the practitioner order for this condition?

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An organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism to the detriment of the host organism is a(n) ________.

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Beneficial bacteria found in the body that perform functions such as producing vitamins are called ____.

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Which of the following are characteristics of viruses?

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The gelatin-like substance derived from seaweed that gives a culture medium its consistency is called

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Stained bacteria that lose the purple color when the decolorizer is added and pick up the red color of the safranin are referred to as ________ bacteria.

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What disorder is a complication of a strep infection manifested by inflammation of the heart tissue?

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