Question 1

The majority of HIV cases in the U.S. today are caused by medical errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Herpes 2 can be cured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes how a vaccine prevents infection?

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A)   A weakened or dead form of a pathogen helps the body develop antibodies and immunity.
B)   A live form of pathogen helps the body resist antibodies and infection.
C)   A weakened or dead form of a pathogen prevents the formation of antibodies and spreading of infection.
D)   A weakened or dead form of a pathogen prevents any pathogen from entering body.

Question 4

Herpes 2 increases the risk of cervical cancer in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List two sexually transmitted infections and describe them.

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Chlamydia bacteria are found in infected...

Question 6

List three viral infections and describe them.

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The common cold is caused by more than 1...

Question 7

Passive immunity is long-lasting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Medications available for herpes 1 only reduce the severity of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At which stage does an infection hit its peak?

Accepted Answer

A)   acute
B)   prodromal
C)   recovery
D)   incubation

Question 10

B cells ______ pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A)   restore
B)   destroy
C)   detect
D)   reproduce

Question 11

Antibiotics are specific to certain types of bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the universal precautions for hepatitis B and C?

Accepted Answer

A)   rinsing food before preparation
B)   wearing gloves and disposing of them properly
C)   washing hands after contact with bodily fluids
D)   wearing a face mask

Question 13

Altered bacteria cause infections that can be virulent and deadly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lymphocytes develop into which types of cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   B and C
B)   B and T
C)   S and T
D)   T and L

Question 15

Living in close contact with a large number of people decreases one's risk of contracting bacterial meningitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The immune system guards against pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and describe two types of staph infection and two types of strep infection.

Accepted Answer

Staph infections:
1. Impetigo is a conta...

Question 18

Gonorrhea is a fungal infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most people realize they are sick at the prodromal stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All these are among the six major groups of pathogens EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   influenza.
B)   bacteria.
C)   rickettsia.
D)   metazoa.

Exam 11: Understanding Communicable Diseases: From Pathogens to Prevention

List two sexually transmitted infections and describe them.

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The immune system guards against pathogens.

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The majority of HIV cases in the U.S. today are caused by medical errors.

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All these are among the six major groups of pathogens EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT one of the universal precautions for hepatitis B and C?

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Living in close contact with a large number of people decreases one's risk of contracting bacterial meningitis.

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Gonorrhea is a fungal infection.

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List three viral infections and describe them.

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At which stage does an infection hit its peak?

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Medications available for herpes 1 only reduce the severity of symptoms.

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Passive immunity is long-lasting.

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Herpes 2 increases the risk of cervical cancer in women.

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Most people realize they are sick at the prodromal stage.

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Which of the following statements best describes how a vaccine prevents infection?

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List and describe two types of staph infection and two types of strep infection.

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Herpes 2 can be cured.

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B cells ______ pathogens.

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Antibiotics are specific to certain types of bacteria.

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Lymphocytes develop into which types of cells?

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Altered bacteria cause infections that can be virulent and deadly.

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