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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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A patient develops a severe systemic infection (sepsis) due to the presence of bacterial toxins in the bloodstream. These toxins are often released when Gram-negative bacteria lyse, and are known as:

A. Exotoxins
B. Endotoxins ✓
C. Neurotoxins
D. Enterotoxins
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The process of consuming and engulfing foreign particles, such as bacteria, by cells like macrophages and neutrophils, is called:

A. Exocytosis
B. Pinocytosis
C. Phagocytosis ✓
D. Osmosis
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A nurse is explaining the importance of proper disposal of contaminated sharps. This measure helps to break which link in the chain of infection?

A. Reservoir
B. Portal of exit
C. Mode of transmission ✓
D. Portal of entry
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A patient presents with a sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete, Treponema pallidum. Spirochetes are characterized by their:

A. Rod shape
B. Spherical shape
C. Corkscrew shape ✓
D. Comma shape
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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
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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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A patient with HIV/AIDS is highly susceptible to various infections, including Pneumocystis pneumonia. This is because HIV primarily attacks and weakens the:

A. B-cells
B. Macrophages
C. T-helper cells ✓
D. Neutrophils
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A nurse is educating a patient about safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illnesses. Bacteria that cause food poisoning often thrive in temperatures known as the “danger zone,” which is typically between:

A. 0?C?4?C
B. 5?C?60?C ✓
C. 65?C?100?C
D. Below 0?C
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A common bacterial infection often associated with hospital-acquired pneumonia is:

A. Staphylococcus aureus ✓
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Escherichia coli
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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A patient has a localized abscess. The most effective method for controlling the growth of microorganisms on the skin before an injection is:

A. Sterilization
B. Disinfection
C. Antisepsis ✓
D. Sanitization
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A nursing student is preparing for an exam on immunology. They understand that antibodies are primarily produced by:

A. T-cells
B. Macrophages
C. B-cells ✓
D. Natural Killer cells
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A patient experiences a sudden onset of fever, headache, and body aches. The nurse suspects influenza. Influenza is caused by a:

A. Bacterium
B. Fungus
C. Virus ✓
D. Protozoan
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The ability of a pathogen to cause disease in a host is referred to as:

A. Resistance
B. Virulence ✓
C. Immunity
D. Commensalism
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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.
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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 ✓
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