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A common characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria is the presence of an outer membrane containing:

A. Peptidoglycan
B. Teichoic acid
C. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) ✓
D. Mycolic acid
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

The use of chemical agents on inanimate objects to reduce the number of microorganisms is called:

A. Antisepsis
B. Sterilization
C. Disinfection ✓
D. Sanitization
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a skin rash caused by a dermatophyte. Dermatophytes are a type of:

A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Fungus ✓
D. Protozoan
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Jun 6, 2026

The primary function of flagella in bacteria is for:

A. Attachment
B. Genetic exchange
C. Motility ✓
D. Nutrient absorption
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is educating a patient about the importance of completing their entire course of antibiotics. This is crucial to prevent:

A. Allergic reactions.
B. Side effects from the antibiotic.
C. The development of antibiotic resistance. ✓
D. The antibiotic from becoming ineffective over time.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The microorganism responsible for causing strep throat and scarlet fever is:

A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Streptococcus pneumoniae
C. Streptococcus pyogenes ✓
D. Escherichia coli
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Jun 6, 2026

A common bacterial infection often associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia is:

A. Staphylococcus aureus ✓
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Escherichia coli
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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A microorganism that is typically spherical in shape is called a:

A. Bacillus
B. Coccus ✓
C. Spirillum
D. Vibrio
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Jun 6, 2026

The phase of bacterial growth where the number of live cells increases exponentially is called the:

A. Lag phase
B. Log (exponential) phase ✓
C. Stationary phase
D. Death phase
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is caring for a patient with measles. Measles is a highly contagious disease transmitted via:

A. Direct contact
B. Droplet contact
C. Airborne transmission ✓
D. Fecal-oral route
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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