Deck 14: Infections of the Integumentary System, soft Tissue, and Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

Fungal infections of the skin are referred to as __________.

Answer 1

mycoses

Question 2

Leprosy is caused by __________.

Answer 2

Mycobacterium leprae

Question 3

The organism often called "flesh-eating bacteria" is

A)Staphylococcus aureus
B)Staphylococcus epidermidis
C)Streptococcus pyogenes
D)Propionibacterium acnes

Answer 3

C

Question 4

It is often difficult for antibiotics to effectively reach the infection site of osteomyelitis primarily because of

A)destruction of the local blood supply.
B)denaturing of the drug by normal flora.
C)inflammation and edema.
D)excessive production of pus at the infection site.

Question 5

Subcutaneous mycoses occur predominantly in the

A)tropics.
B)deserts.
C)forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
D)Rocky Mountains.

Question 6

Infections that result in the death of infected tissue are called __________ infections.

Question 7

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the __________ virus.

Question 8

Diaper rash in infants is commonly caused by

A)Sporothrix schenckii.
B)Actinomyces.
C)Candida albicans.
D)Malassezia furfur.

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of acute infection generally caused by group A Streptococcus?

A)Carbuncle
B)Impetigo
C)Erysipelas
D)Acne

Question 10

The papillary layer of the skin is part of the

A)epidermis.
B)dermis.
C)hypodermis.
D)subcutaneous layer.

Question 11

Warts are commonly caused by the

A)human papillomavirus.
B)herpesvirus.
C)HIV.
D)varicella-zoster virus.

Question 12

Which of the following organisms is the causative agent of skin infections and toxic shock syndrome?

A)Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B)Staphylococcus aureus
C)Micrococcus luteus
D)Propionibacterium acnes

Question 13

"Athlete's foot" is referred to as

A)tinea capitis.
B)tinea corporis.
C)tinea versicolor.
D)tinea pedis.

Question 14

Herpes simplex infections on lips and in the mouth are most commonly caused by

A)HSV-1.
B)HSV-2.
C)HSV-6.
D)HSV-7.

Question 15

Langerhans cells,which play a role in defense against microbes,are located in the

A)epidermis.
B)dermis.
C)hypodermis.
D)subcutaneous layer.

Question 16

Variola virus of the orthopoxvirus family causes the acute,highly contagious disease

A)shingles.
B)smallpox.
C)jock itch.
D)ringworm.

Question 17

A chronic localized subcutaneous infection characterized by verrucoid lesions on the skin is

A)candidiasis.
B)leprosy.
C)shingles.
D)chromoblastomycosis.

Question 18

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the

A)feet.
B)scalp.
C)mouth.
D)hands.

Question 19

Acne is caused by

A)Staphylococcus aureus
B)Staphylococcus epidermidis
C)Streptococcus pyogenes
D)Propionibacterium acnes

Question 20

The most important fungi that cause diseases of the skin,hair,and nails are called

A)Plasmodium.
B)sporozoites.
C)dermatophytes.
D)nematodes.

Question 21

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.HSV-1
b.Streptococcus pyogenes
c.HSV-2
d.Actinomyces
e.Escherichia coli
f.Varicella-zoster
g.HHV-6 and -7
h.Malassezia furfur
Necrotizing fasciitis

Question 22

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.HSV-1
b.Streptococcus pyogenes
c.HSV-2
d.Actinomyces
e.Escherichia coli
f.Varicella-zoster
g.HHV-6 and -7
h.Malassezia furfur
Shingles

Question 23

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.HSV-1
b.Streptococcus pyogenes
c.HSV-2
d.Actinomyces
e.Escherichia coli
f.Varicella-zoster
g.HHV-6 and -7
h.Malassezia furfur
Sixth disease

Question 24

A tinea infection in the groin area is commonly called "__________."

Question 25

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.HSV-1
b.Streptococcus pyogenes
c.HSV-2
d.Actinomyces
e.Escherichia coli
f.Varicella-zoster
g.HHV-6 and -7
h.Malassezia furfur
Tinea versicolor

Question 26

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
a.HSV-1
b.Streptococcus pyogenes
c.HSV-2
d.Actinomyces
e.Escherichia coli
f.Varicella-zoster
g.HHV-6 and -7
h.Malassezia furfur
Genital herpes

Question 27

Leprosy is also known as ____________________________.