Microbiology 2010 - Microbiology with Lab » Summer 2022 » Chapter 8

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Question #1
_____ is the inflammation of the membrane surrounding brain tissue.
A.   Meningitis
B.   Stroke
C.   Encephalitis
Question #2
Which of the following statements is true regarding meningitis and encephalitis?
A.   Both illnesses can be caused by bacteria.
B.   Patients with encephalitis can experience severe neurological symptoms including paralysis.
C.   Meningitis is not contagious.
D.   Lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for testing is rarely performed to diagnose these conditions.
Question #3
What is one of the most common causes of illness in children?
A.   Pneumonia
B.   Conjunctivitis
C.   Influenza
D.   Otitis media
Question #4
An upper respiratory infection usually precedes bacterial conjunctivitis.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #5
_____ is an infection occurring on one or more heart valves.
A.   endocarditis
B.   myocarditis
C.   pericarditis
Question #6
Intravenous catheters inserted into peripheral veins are at high risk for causing catheter-related bloodstream infections.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #7
Infection of the lower dermis and fat tissue is called _____ .
A.   cellulitis
B.   erysipelas
C.   folliculitis
Question #8
The _____ is a wormlike structure that extends from the cecum of the gastrointestinal tract.
A.   appendix
B.   polyp
C.   fallopian tubes
Question #9
Which of the following is an essential part of treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases?
A.   Antibiotics
B.   Antivirals
C.   Safe sex practices
D.   Cultures and testing
Question #10
Bone infections are treated similarly to intra-abdominal infections, requiring both surgical treatment and antibiotics.
A.   True
B.   False

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