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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The process of killing or removal of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, is called:

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

A patient with pneumonia is diagnosed with an infection caused by a bacterium that is resistant to multiple antibiotics. This is an example of:

A. A localized infection
B. A multidrug-resistant (MDR) organism
C. An opportunistic infection
D. A viral coinfection
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The immune response mediated by B-cells and antibodies in bodily fluids is known as:

A. Cell-mediated immunity
B. Humoral immunity
C. Innate immunity
D. Passive immunity
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is educating a patient about preventing the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the home. Key measures include:

A. Sharing towels and personal items.
B. Frequent handwashing and avoiding sharing personal items.
C. Disinfecting surfaces with plain water.
D. Taking antibiotics for any minor cut.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a rash and fever. The nurse suspects a fungal infection. Fungal infections are often characterized by:

A. Rapid onset and high fever.
B. Slow progression and chronic nature.
C. Clear, watery discharge.
D. Hemorrhagic lesions.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The highest temperature at which a microorganism can grow is its:

A. Optimal growth temperature
B. Minimum growth temperature
C. Maximum growth temperature
D. Thermal death point
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is infected with a bacterium that produces an enterotoxin, causing severe diarrhea. Enterotoxins primarily affect the:

A. Nervous system
B. Immune system
C. Gastrointestinal tract
D. Respiratory system
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with diphtheria is treated with an antitoxin. Antitoxins provide:

A. Active immunity
B. Passive immunity
C. Innate immunity
D. Cellular immunity
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The study of parasites is called:

A. Bacteriology
B. Mycology
C. Parasitology
D. Virology
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is performing wound care. The presence of green-blue pus might suggest an infection with:

A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is diagnosed with a helminthic infection. Helminths are:

A. Single-celled protozoa.
B. Microscopic fungi.
C. Multicellular parasitic worms.
D. Non-living infectious agents.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The process by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics due to overuse or misuse is a major public health concern. This is primarily driven by:

A. Patient non-compliance with antibiotic regimen.
B. Natural selection and genetic mutation.
C. The antibiotic killing all bacteria.
D. Antibiotics strengthening the bacteria.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is monitoring a patient for signs of a healthcare-associated infection. Common sites for HAIs include:

A. Surgical sites, urinary tract, respiratory tract, bloodstream
B. Skin, hair, nails
C. Eyes, ears, nose
D. Teeth, gums, tongue
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A common method used in microbiology labs to isolate and grow bacteria is:

A. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
B. Culture on agar plates
C. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
D. Western blot
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient has a bloodstream infection (bacteremia). This is an example of a:

A. Localized infection
B. Systemic infection
C. Primary infection
D. Secondary infection
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The type of immune cell that directly kills infected cells or cancer cells is the:

A. B-cell
B. Helper T-cell
C. Cytotoxic T-cell
D. Macrophage
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is caring for a patient with C. difficile. Proper room cleaning and disinfection are critical because C. difficile spores can:

A. Only survive on living tissue.
B. Survive on environmental surfaces for extended periods.
C. Be easily eliminated with alcohol-based hand rubs.
D. Not be transmitted through indirect contact.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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