Question 1

When the body mistakes its own tissues for something foreign:&#10;A)The body attacks that tissue,other tissues then get attacked,and the immune system is depleted.&#10;B)The immune system teaches itself to recognize the tissue as normal and will never mistake the tissue again.&#10;C)The immune system shuts down.&#10;D)The person will never experience remission of symptoms.

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When the body mistakes its own tissues for something foreign, it leads to autoimmune diseases where the immune system attacks the body's healthy tissues. As a result, other tissues may also get attacked, and the immune system becomes depleted. This can cause various symptoms and complications that can be chronic and may even lead to death.

Question 2

What are objective indicators of disease that can be observed and measured,such as swelling,skin rashes,fever,and high blood pressure?&#10;A)Signs&#10;B)Syndrome&#10;C)Symptoms&#10;D)Diagnosis

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Objective indicators of disease that can be observed and measured, such as swelling, skin rashes, fever, and high blood pressure, are known as signs. This distinguishes them from symptoms, which are subjective experiences reported by the patient. A syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms that are associated with a particular disease or condition. Diagnosis is the process of identifying a disease or condition based on the patient's signs, symptoms, and medical history, along with any diagnostic tests that may be performed.

Question 3

What is the evaluation of signs and symptoms,physical examination,and other procedures leading to disease identification?&#10;A)Hypothesis&#10;B)Diagnosis&#10;C)Palpation&#10;D)Determination

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The process of evaluating signs and symptoms, performing physical examination and other procedures to identify a disease is called diagnosis. Hypothesis refers to a proposed explanation or prediction for a phenomenon, while palpation is a specific technique used in physical examination to feel for abnormalities. Determination, while related to the process of diagnosis, is too broad a term to specifically refer to this process of evaluating signs and symptoms.

Question 4

Which of the following is the study of disease?&#10;A)Physiology&#10;B)Pathology&#10;C)Pharmacology&#10;D)Psychology

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Pathology is the study of disease, including its causes, mechanisms, and effects on the body. Physiology is the study of how the body functions. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects on the body. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes.

Question 5

What are subjective feelings of which only the person experiencing them is aware,such as headaches,nausea,pain,and anxiety?&#10;A)Situation&#10;B)Syndrome&#10;C)Signs&#10;D)Symptoms

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Symptoms are subjective feelings that are experienced by an individual and are not observable to anyone else. Symptoms can include headaches, nausea, pain, anxiety, and any other sensations that a person may experience.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of direct physical contact for pathogens?&#10;A)Intact skin&#10;B)Broken skin&#10;C)Ingestion&#10;D)Mucous membranes

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Ingestion is a form of indirect contact, as the pathogen is introduced into the body through the digestive system rather than through direct physical contact with the skin or mucous membranes. Intact and broken skin, as well as mucous membranes, are all examples of direct physical contact for pathogens.

Question 7

Which of the following describes diseases that have an abrupt onset of severe signs and symptoms and run a brief course and then resolve or can bring death?&#10;A)Acute&#10;B)Local&#10;C)Chronic&#10;D)Delayed

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Acute diseases have an abrupt onset of severe signs and symptoms and run a brief course and then resolve or can bring death.

Question 8

Which of the following choices is NOT one of the body's natural defense mechanisms against exposure to pathogens?&#10;A)Inflammation&#10;B)Zinc&#10;C)Immune response&#10;D)Physical and chemical barriers

Accepted Answer

Zinc is not one of the body's natural defense mechanisms against exposure to pathogens. It is a mineral that can support the immune system, but it is not a direct defense mechanism. A, C, and D are all natural defense mechanisms, such as inflammation, the immune response, and physical and chemical barriers (like skin and mucous membranes).

Question 9

Which of the following is a biological agent capable of causing disease?&#10;A)Aseptic agent&#10;B)Contamination&#10;C)Pathogen&#10;D)Fomite

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Pathogens are biological agents such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and prions that are capable of causing disease. Aseptic agents are substances that prevent the growth of microorganisms, contamination refers to the presence of harmful microorganisms or chemicals, and fomites are inanimate objects that can transmit pathogens.

Question 10

What occurs when a pathogen resides in or on an organism?&#10;A)Microbial migration&#10;B)Contamination&#10;C)Exacerbation&#10;D)Disease restoration

Accepted Answer

When a pathogen resides in or on an organism, it is considered contamination. This means that the organism is potentially exposed and may become infected or diseased. Microbial migration is not a commonly used term in this context. Exacerbation refers to a worsening of symptoms in an individual who already has a disease. Disease restoration is not a term commonly used in the context of pathogen-host interactions.

Question 11

Disease that is distributed throughout the body is called:&#10;A)Chronic&#10;B)Systemic&#10;C)Acute&#10;D)Contagious

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Question 12

Which of the following describes diseases that develop gradually and last longer than six months up to a lifetime?&#10;A)Acute&#10;B)Local&#10;C)Chronic&#10;D)Delayed

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Question 13

Which of the following is the source of infection,living or inanimate?&#10;A)Cistern&#10;B)Hiatus&#10;C)Host&#10;D)Reservoir

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Question 14

A group of signs and symptoms occurring together to present a particular disease or abnormality is called a(n):&#10;A)Etiology&#10;B)Complication&#10;C)Syndrome&#10;D)Risk factor

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Question 15

Which of the following describes a period of increased signs and symptoms?&#10;A)Remission&#10;B)Exaggeration&#10;C)Syndrome&#10;D)Exacerbation

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Question 16

A period of partial or complete disappearance of the signs and symptoms of chronic disease is called a:&#10;A)Flare-up&#10;B)Complication&#10;C)Remission&#10;D)Syndrome

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Question 17

Which of the following is any illness characterized by certain signs and symptoms?&#10;A)Disease&#10;B)Handicap&#10;C)Liability&#10;D)Disorder

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Question 18

Which of the following is an organism in which pathogens reside?&#10;A)Reservoir&#10;B)Cistern&#10;C)Host&#10;D)Hiatus

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Question 19

Infectious agents can be spread through:&#10;A)Contact with contaminated linens&#10;B)Contact with contaminated massage tools&#10;C)Contact with open containers of lubricant or dispensers that are not properly cleaned between clients&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 20

A communicable disease is a(n):&#10;A)Disease for which much research and communication exists&#10;B)Disease caused by disruption in metabolism&#10;C)Disease that is inherited&#10;D)Infectious disease

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Question 21

Causative factors or origins of disease are its:&#10;A)Radiology&#10;B)Entomology&#10;C)Ideology&#10;D)Etiology

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Question 22

When a therapist feels symptoms of a cold or contagious illness,he or she should:&#10;A)Wear a mask or bandana over his or her nose and mouth to reduce the spread of airborne particles&#10;B)Wear gloves to reduce the spread of infection&#10;C)Cancel appointments and offer to reschedule,or refer the client to an associate&#10;D)Be sure to have an antimicrobial agent available in the treatment room

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Question 23

What is the application of measures to promote a healthful,disease-free environment?&#10;A)Sepsis&#10;B)Disinfection&#10;C)Sanitation&#10;D)Sterilization

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Question 24

If the disease does not have a known cause,it is called:&#10;A)Ironic&#10;B)Idiopathic&#10;C)Systemic&#10;D)Telepathic

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Deck 1: Disease Awareness and Infection Control