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The outer layer of Gram-negative bacteria, containing lipopolysaccharide (LPS), is called the:

A. Peptidoglycan layer
B. Cell membrane
C. Outer membrane
D. Capsule
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. The nurse should monitor for the development of a superinfection, which occurs when:

A. The patient becomes resistant to the antibiotic.
B. The antibiotic kills beneficial normal flora, allowing opportunistic pathogens to thrive.
C. The infection spreads to other body sites.
D. The patient develops an allergic reaction to the antibiotic.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s wound culture results, which show the presence of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Anaerobic bacteria are those that:

A. Require oxygen for growth.
B. Cannot grow in the presence of oxygen.
C. Can grow with or without oxygen.
D. Grow only in acidic environments.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The immune response that involves specific lymphocytes (B-cells and T-cells) recognizing and targeting specific pathogens is known as:

A. Innate immunity
B. Adaptive immunity
C. Passive immunity
D. Non-specific immunity
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient is diagnosed with a viral infection. A common antiviral drug might target the virus’s ability to:

A. Synthesize its cell wall.
B. Replicate its genetic material.
C. Produce bacterial toxins.
D. Carry out metabolic processes.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A microorganism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles is classified as a:

A. Eukaryote
B. Prokaryote
C. Virus
D. Fungus
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is prescribed an antibiotic that targets the bacterial cell wall. This mechanism of action is effective because human cells:

A. Also have cell walls that are affected.
B. Have a different type of cell wall.
C. Lack a cell wall.
D. Have a cell membrane that is resistant to the antibiotic.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is infected with a protozoan parasite, such as Giardia. Protozoa are:

A. Unicellular fungi.
B. Multicellular worms.
C. Single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms.
D. Non-living infectious agents.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is preparing a sterile field. The critical principle to remember when working with a sterile field is that:

A. Only the edges of the field are considered sterile.
B. Anything that touches the sterile field and is not sterile is considered contaminated.
C. Surgical masks are not necessary when working with a sterile field.
D. Sterile fields can be prepared hours in advance.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with tuberculosis is placed in airborne precautions. This is because Mycobacterium tuberculosis is primarily spread through:

A. Direct contact with contaminated surfaces.
B. Fecal-oral route.
C. Airborne droplets that remain suspended in the air.
D. Vector-borne transmission.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The normal microbiota residing on and within the human body:

A. Always cause disease.
B. Are entirely pathogenic.
C. Can be beneficial and protect against pathogens.
D. Are sterile and do not contain any microorganisms.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s lab results, which show a high white blood cell count and elevated C-reactive protein. These findings are indicators of:

A. A viral infection only.
B. A bacterial infection only.
C. An inflammatory response, which can be due to infection.
D. An autoimmune disease.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The process by which bacteria transfer genetic material through direct cell-to-cell contact is called:

A. Transformation
B. Transduction
C. Conjugation
D. Replication
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is recovering from a viral infection. Unlike bacterial infections, viral infections are typically not treated with:

A. Antiviral medications
B. Analgesics
C. Antipyretics
D. Antibiotics
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is caring for a patient with a wound infection. The presence of pus indicates:

A. A viral infection.
B. A sterile wound.
C. An inflammatory response and bacterial activity.
D. A fungal infection.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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