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This term refers to a change in a state of health away from the norm
a) Disease
b) Pathogen
c) Infection
d) Epidemiology

This is how the disease develops
a) pathology
b) pathogenesis
c) etiology
d) infection

A burn patient is one example of a compromised host.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The science that deals with when diseases occur and how they are transmitted is called
a) public health.
b) morbidity and mortality.
c) ecology.
d) epidemiology.

A cold transmitted by a facial tissue is an example of
a) vector.
b) direct contact.
c) fomite.
d) droplet transmission

In which of the following patterns of disease does the patient experience no signs or symptoms?
a) prodromol
b) incubation
c) convalescence
d) Both incubation and convalescence

A disease in which the causative agent remains inactive for a time before producing symptoms is referred to as
a) subacute.
b) zoonotic
c) latent.
d) acute

The rise in herd immunity amongst a population can usually be directly attributed to
a) increased use of antibiotics
b) improved handwashing.
c) vaccinations.
d) antibiotic-resistant microorganisms.

Which one of the following does NOT contribute to the incidence of healthcare-associated infections?
a) gram-negative cell walls
b) lapse in aseptic techniques
c) lack of handwashing
d) lack of disinfecting surfaces

Which of the following is a fomite?
a) a hypodermic needle
b) droplets from a sneeze
c) water
d) insects

Which of the following definitions is INCORRECT?
a) acute: a short-lasting primary infection
b) secondary infection: a long-lasting illness
c) chronic: a disease that develops slowly and lasts for months
d) primary infection: an initial illness

Which of the following definitions is INCORRECT?
a) incidence: number of new cases of a disease
b) pandemic: a disease that affects a large number of people in the world in a short time
c) epidemic: a disease that is constantly present across the world
d) endemic: a disease that is constantly present in a population

A healthcare-associated infection (traditionally known as a nosocomial infection) is
a) acquired during the course of hospitalization.
b) always present, but is inapparent at the time of hospitalization.
c) only a result of surgery.
d) always caused by medical personnel.

Which of the following diseases is NOT spread by droplet infection?
a) the common cold
b) measles
c) tuberculosis
d) botulism

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a) Both members are harmed in a symbiotic relationship.
b) At least one member must benefit in a symbiotic relationship.
c) Members of a symbiotic relationship cannot live without each other.
d) Symbiosis always refers to different organisms living together and benefiting from each other.

Koch's postulates include all of the following except:
a) This microorganism can be isolated from specimens associated with the given disease
b) Inoculation of the isolate into a susceptible experimental animal will produce the disease
c) The organism can subsequently be recovered from an experimentally infected animal
d) The isolated organism, when injected into a human host, will produce the disease

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