Deck 17: Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

Tuberculosis, meningitis, and staph infections are caused by

A) parasites.
B) fungi.
C) viruses.
D) bacteria.

Answer 1

bacteria.

Question 2

Animals, insects, food, and water can all transmit

A) resistance.
B) antibodies.
C) allergens.
D) pathogens.

Answer 2

pathogens.

Question 3

Which of the following terms means a global outbreak and spread of a disease?

A) Plague
B) Epidemic
C) Pandemic
D) Infestation

Answer 3

Pandemic

Question 4

An example of an endemic disease is

A) pneumonia.
B) typhus.
C) the common cold.
D) smallpox.

Question 5

Not getting enough sleep and eating a regular diet of junk food will have what effect on the immune system?

A) Will speed the process of resisting a pathogen
B) Will slow the process of resisting a pathogen
C) Will increase its ability to fight disease
D) Will impair its ability to fight disease

Question 6

Which of the following makes the body vulnerable to pathogens?

A) Enzymes in body secretions
B) Breaks in the skin or mucous membranes
C) Secretions produced by mucous membranes
D) Cilia in the respiratory tract

Question 7

By breast-feeding, Jennifer is providing which type of immunity for her baby?

A) Passive
B) Natural
C) Postnatal
D) Active

Question 8

Which type of blood cells play a primary role in the body's immune response?

A) Lymphocytes
B) Erythrocytes
C) Antigens
D) Antibodies

Question 9

The transmission of an infectious disease occurs through a process known as the

A) portal of entry.
B) portal of exit.
C) mode of transmission.
D) chain of infection.

Question 10

Redness, swelling, pain, and heat are the cardinal signs of

A) inflammation.
B) internal bleeding.
C) disease transmission.
D) influenza.

Question 11

Rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and type 1 diabetes are examples of which type of disease?

A) Inflammatory
B) Infectious
C) Genetic
D) Autoimmune

Question 12

Which of the following risk factors for disease can you control?

A) Heredity
B) Nutritional status
C) Environmental conditions
D) Age

Question 13

Greg has had cold sores most of his life. He is upset because he recently got "another herpes infection," which is now in his eye. Transmission of the herpes virus to his eye most likely occurred by

A) autoinoculation.
B) airborne transmission.
C) waterborne transmission.
D) ingestion.

Question 14

Diseases caused by bacteria can be treated with

A) painkillers.
B) analgesics.
C) antibiotics.
D) diuretics.

Question 15

Monica lives in a residence hall suite with three friends. After breakfast, she had a sudden fever, a severe headache, and a stiff neck. Which of the following infections is most likely causing Monica's symptoms?

A) Strep throat
B) Influenza
C) Meningitis
D) Mononucleosis

Question 16

For disease to occur, the immune system of the host must be in a

A) developmental phase.
B) weakened condition.
C) resistant phase.
D) susceptible environment.

Question 17

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is transmitted by

A) fleas.
B) lice.
C) ticks.
D) rodents.

Question 18

Stephanie has been infected with a virus but has not yet had any visible symptoms. This symptomless period during which a virus develops fully is known as

A) colonization.
B) gestation.
C) infection.
D) incubation.

Question 19

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by

A) a protozoan.
B) a virus.
C) bacteria.
D) fungi.

Question 20

Which of the following groups has the highest risk of tuberculosis (TB)?

A) Newborn infants
B) Persons with HIV
C) College students living in close quarters
D) IV drug users

Question 21

Fred enjoys eating sushi. What risk is posed by consuming raw fish?

A) Trichomoniasis
B) Parasitic worms
C) Giardiasis
D) Prion-related disease

Question 22

The most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in the United States is

A) gonorrhea.
B) syphilis.
C) chlamydia.
D) candidiasis.

Question 23

One of the major consequences of untreated pelvic inflammatory disease is

A) blindness.
B) uterine cancer.
C) infertility.
D) ovarian cancer.

Question 24

How are fungal infections transmitted?

A) Airborne pathogens
B) Waterborne pathogens
C) Physical contact
D) Ingesting contaminated food

Question 25

Maria is three months pregnant. Which of the following viral infections has mild symptoms but could cause great threat to her fetus if contracted during pregnancy?

A) Mononucleosis
B) Hepatitis
C) Rubella
D) Mumps

Question 26

Which process is occurring when infectious organisms establish themselves on a host without causing infection?

A) Inoculation
B) Infection
C) Colonization
D) Replication

Question 27

About 50% of the world's population, primarily those living in the poorest nations, are at risk for

A) malaria.
B) tuberculosis.
C) hepatitis A.
D) West Nile virus.

Question 28

Which of the following are signs of meningitis?

A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Chronic cough and difficulty breathing
C) Profuse sweating and fatigue
D) Sudden fever and severe headache

Question 29

The form of hepatitis that is contracted through unprotected sex or sharing needles is

A) Hepatitis A.
B) Hepatitis B.
C) Hepatitis C.
D) Hepatitis D.

Question 30

The skin provides which type of barrier to pathogens?

A) Physical
B) Chemical
C) Temperature-based
D) Bacterial-based

Question 31

Which of the following are initial symptoms of mononucleosis?

A) Fever and widespread rash
B) Jaundice and fatigue
C) Breathing difficulty and coughing
D) Fever and sore throat

Question 32

Sharon has pelvic inflammatory disease that occurred as secondary damage from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which STI did she have?

A) HIV
B) Gonorrhea
C) Herpes
D) Chlamydia

Question 33

Boils, acne, and infected wounds are all associated with

A) a rapidly spreading virus.
B) unsanitary hygiene practices.
C) staph infections.
D) parasitic infestation.

Question 34

The shingles vaccine is recommended for people over the age of

A) 50
B) 55
C) 60
D) 65

Question 35

Staying indoors at dawn and dusk and wearing long-sleeves and long pants when outdoors are measures that can protect you from

A) waterborne protozoan disease.
B) being bitten by a rabid animal.
C) being bitten by an infected mosquito.
D) airborne pathogens.

Question 36

Jock itch is an example of a condition caused by

A) a protozoan.
B) fungi.
C) bacteria.
D) a virus.

Question 37

The form of hepatitis that can be contracted from eating food or drinking water contaminated with human feces is

A) Hepatitis A.
B) Hepatitis B.
C) Hepatitis C.
D) Hepatitis D.

Question 38

Bob is a 62-year-old male who had chicken pox as a child. This increases his risk for the virus to reoccur in the form of

A) shingles.
B) smallpox.
C) measles.
D) mumps.

Question 39

Rabies is which type of pathogen carried by animals?

A) Bacterium
B) Parasite
C) Protozoan
D) Virus

Question 40

Susan's grandmother has rheumatoid arthritis. Which type of disease is this?

A) Lifestyle-related
B) Antibiotic-resistant
C) Genetic
D) Autoimmune

Question 41

Staphylococci bacteria can be present on the skin or in the nostrils but not cause an infection.

Question 42

Scott is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which type of pathogen caused his infection?

A) Virus
B) Bacteria
C) Prion
D) Fungi

Question 43

Olivia is pregnant and has genital herpes. What will her physician recommend?

A) Intravenous antibiotics for the baby immediately after birth
B) Multiple antibiotic treatment for Olivia upon diagnosis
C) Cesarean delivery
D) Induced delivery

Question 44

Which sexually transmitted infection has recently been implicated as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

A) HPV infection
B) HIV infection
C) Gonorrhea
D) Chlamydia

Question 45

The virus that causes AIDS is the

A) herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV-1).
B) herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2).
C) human papillomavirus (HPV).
D) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Question 46

Mark commutes to college three days per week; Jared lives in a residence hall. Mark is more likely than Jared to contract meningitis than Jared.

Question 47

Which of the following people is at highest risk for contracting HIV?

A) A caregiver for an AIDS patient
B) A monogamous gay man
C) A drug user who never shares needles
D) A sexually promiscuous college student

Question 48

Zoonotic diseases are those that are transmitted to humans from large animals, such as cows or horses.

Question 49

About one-quarter of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis.

Question 50

Janice has been sick frequently since the start of her freshman year in college. More than likely this is due to lack of sleep, poor nutritional habits, stress from academic pressures, and crowded dorm conditions..

Question 51

Endogenous microorganisms are always harmless; they do not cause health problems.

Question 52

Pain is often the one of earliest signs of an injury or infection.

Question 53

Oliver has syphilis and has recently developed white patches in his mouth and on his genitals. What stage of the infection is this?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Latent

Question 54

Austin has syphilis and just developed a chancre. Which stage of the infection is this?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Latent

Question 55

Which of the following is True about gonorrhea?

A) It rarely occurs in women.
B) It is treated with antibiotics.
C) It is common in men age 40 to 50.
D) Most men are asymptomatic.

Question 56

Most diseases are caused by the interaction of several factors inside and outside the host.

Question 57

Drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis have reached epidemic proportions in many regions of the world.

Question 58

A pregnant woman with syphilis can pass the disease to her unborn child. How early must the disease be treated to reduce the chances of the fetus being infected?

A) Within the first 6 weeks of pregnancy
B) Before the 8ᵗʰ week of pregnancy
C) Within the first trimester
D) Before the end of the second trimester

Question 59

Pathogens are found everywhere: in air, food, and water and on objects, people, and animals.

Question 60

Which of the following is True about herpes?

A) The herpes virus is only transmitted through sexual contact.
B) Herpes is not a very common infection.
C) At the present time, there is no cure for herpes.
D) Once blisters or sores disappear, the virus is no longer present.

Question 61

Medical treatment should be obtained when body temperature increases beyond 101°F..

Question 62

Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or exposure to chemicals or other substances.

Question 63

Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea in a pregnant woman may result in conjunctivitis in the newborn.

Question 64

There are vaccines for hepatitis A and B but not for hepatitis C.

Question 65

HIV can be transmitted through casual contact, such as a hug or a handshake.

Question 66

Drugs that kill viruses generally kill the host cells as well.

Question 67

Men are more likely than women to be asymptomatic with a chlamydial infection.

Question 68

Once a person is infected, the herpes simplex virus remains in certain nerve cells for life.

Question 69

When the body targets its own tissue as an enemy, builds antibodies against that tissue, and attempts to destroy it, this condition is known as autoimmune disease.

Question 70

A hypersensitive reaction to a substance that normally would not produce a reaction is an allergy.

Question 71

The body's ability to resist infection or disease is known as immunity.

Question 72

Candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection, occurs when the normal chemical balance of the vagina is disturbed, allowing for fungal growth.

Question 73

An indicator of infection is a lower-than-normal body temperature.

Question 74

Pubic lice can be transmitted through nonsexual contact as well as sexually.

Question 75

Gonorrhea has almost been completely eradicated through the use of antibiotics.

Question 76

Lymphocytes that attack and destroy a foreign invader are part of the process of cell-mediated immunity.

Question 77

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that ingests foreign material.

Question 78

The use of latex condoms is one of the key ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Question 79

Substances produced by the body that fight specific causes of disease are antigens.

Question 80

An antibody is any substance capable of triggering an immune response.