Practice Questions

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

A. Active immunity
B. Passive immunity
C. Innate immunity
D. Cellular immunity
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The study of parasites is called:

A. Bacteriology
B. Mycology
C. Parasitology
D. Virology
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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
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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.
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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.
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