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A patient with impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection, is placed in contact precautions. This is due to the presence of:

A. Airborne droplets
B. Fomites
C. Direct contact transmission
D. Vector-borne transmission
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Jun 6, 2026

The protective protein coat surrounding the genetic material of a virus is called the:

A. Cell wall
B. Capsule
C. Envelope
D. Capsid
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Jun 6, 2026

The process of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissue is called:

A. Disinfection
B. Sterilization
C. Antisepsis
D. Sanitization
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is collecting a specimen from a patient with a suspected wound infection. Proper specimen collection is crucial to prevent contamination and ensure:

A. Rapid patient recovery.
B. Accurate microbial identification.
C. Reduced antibiotic resistance.
D. Improved patient comfort.
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Jun 6, 2026

The most common method of transmitting microorganisms in healthcare settings is through:

A. Airborne droplets
B. Contaminated food and water
C. Direct contact with contaminated hands
D. Vectors
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is reviewing the results of a culture and sensitivity test. The sensitivity part indicates:

A. The type of bacteria present.
B. The specific antibiotic that the bacteria are susceptible to.
C. The number of bacteria present.
D. The patient's immune response to the bacteria.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient is diagnosed with a persistent infection, such as chronic hepatitis B. This type of infection is characterized by:

A. Rapid onset and short duration.
B. The pathogen remaining in the body for long periods, often causing chronic symptoms.
C. A rapid immune response and complete pathogen clearance.
D. No symptoms ever appearing.
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Jun 6, 2026

The period during an infection when signs and symptoms are most severe is called the:

A. Incubation period
B. Prodromal period
C. Illness period
D. Convalescence period
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is educating a patient about viral infections. Viruses are often classified based on their:

A. Cell wall composition.
B. Gram stain reaction.
C. Type of genetic material (DNA or RNA).
D. Ability to produce spores.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a bloodstream infection after receiving intravenous fluids. This is a common route for:

A. Direct contact transmission
B. Indirect contact transmission
C. Airborne transmission
D. Fomite transmission
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Jun 6, 2026

The type of immune cell that directly attacks and destroys infected cells is the:

A. B-cell
B. Helper T-cell
C. Cytotoxic T-cell
D. Plasma cell
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The study of the body’s defense mechanisms against disease is called:

A. Pathology
B. Epidemiology
C. Immunology
D. Pharmacology
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient is infected with a bacteriophage. A bacteriophage is a virus that specifically infects:

A. Animal cells
B. Plant cells
C. Bacterial cells
D. Fungal cells
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Jun 6, 2026

The bacteria that thrive in extremely hot environments are classified as:

A. Psychrophiles
B. Mesophiles
C. Thermophiles
D. Halophiles
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Jun 6, 2026
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