Deck 11: Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

All of the following are correct about vaccines except:

A)They can be prepared from weakened pathogens.
B)They can cause autism.
C)They allow the body to develop immunity to a pathogen without being ill.
D)They induce active immunity.

Answer 1

They can cause autism.

Question 2

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers

A)are only used in hospital settings.
B)are preferable to water and soap.
C)will not cause antibiotic resistance.
D)are best used for dirty hands.

Answer 2

will not cause antibiotic resistance.

Question 3

Inflammation is classified as a(n)

A)specific immune response.
B)allergic reaction.
C)nonspecific immune response.
D)herd response.

Answer 3

nonspecific immune response.

Question 4

When many people suddenly acquire a disease throughout the world,it is called

A)sporadic.
B)epidemic.
C)pandemiC.
D)endemic.

Question 5

The body's first line of defense against pathogens includes

A)mucous membranes.
B)B cells.
C)macrophages.
D)mast cells.

Question 6

Nonspecific immunity involves all of the following except

A)T cells.
B)neutrophils.
C)macrophages.
D)natural killer cells.

Question 7

Which cell is incorrectly matched with its function?

A)B cells-produce antibodies
B)Regulatory T cells-kill virus-infected cells
C)Helper T cells-activate B cells
D)Macrophages-gobble up bacteria

Question 8

Anaphylaxis is a

A)beneficial response to rid the body of pathogens.
B)drop in blood pressure and constriction of airways due to an allergic response.
C)type of passive immunity after a vaccination.
D)complication of tertiary syphilis.

Question 9

Rhinoviruses typically cause

A)colds.
B)herpes sores.
C)tuberculosis.
D)genital warts.

Question 10

Which of the following diseases is transmitted by animals?

A)Tuberculosis
B)MRSA
C)Colds
D)Influenza

Question 11

All of the following are correct about influenza except

A)there is an inhaled vaccine available to prevent it.
B)up to 20 percent of the U.S.population get the flu every year.
C)flu cannot lead to pneumonia.
D)animals are a reservoir for flu viruses.

Question 12

The incidence of allergies has increased in recent years due to all of the following except

A)increased exposure to microbes.
B)smaller family size.
C)less exposure to animals.
D)use of antibiotics and vaccines to prevent diseases.

Question 13

The success of vaccines relies on which type of immune cell?

A)Macrophage
B)Natural killer cell
C)Neutrophils
D)Memory B cells

Question 14

Lymphocytes are a type of

A)antigen.
B)macrophage.
C)white blood cell.
D)antibody.

Question 15

The 2009 H1N1 flu virus started in which animal?

A)Rats
B)Chickens
C)Cattle
D)Pigs

Question 16

Which statement is incorrect about viruses?

A)They can multiply outside a host.
B)They hijack a cell once they enter.
C)They can only be seen with a microscope.
D)There are vaccines available to prevent many viral diseases.

Question 17

Which disease causes the lymph nodes and tonsils to become enlarged?

A)Mononucleosis
B)Lyme disease
C)Meningitis
D)Pneumonia

Question 18

Colds can't be treated with antibiotics because

A)it is not known what causes colds.
B)antibiotics don't kill viruses.
C)the bacteria that cause colds are resistant to antibiotics.
D)antibiotics only work before symptoms appear.

Question 19

You can acquire an infectious disease by doing all of the following except

A)sharing food.
B)looking at someone who is sick.
C)swimming in a lake.
D)sitting near a sick person.

Question 20

Allergies are due to

A)decreased natural killer-cell numbers.
B)exposure to certain microbes.
C)the release of histamine by mast cells.
D)the production of antibodies by macrophages.

Question 21

Staph may cause all of the following except

A)skin ailments.
B)cancer.
C)lung infection.
D)organ failure.

Question 22

Which of the following is not considered an emerging disease?

A)H1N1 influenza
B)Rabies
C)SARS
D)Hantavirus

Question 23

All of the following are correct about bacteria except

A)they can live independently in nature.
B)some produce harmful toxins.
C)they are single-celled microorganisms.
D)most types of bacteria are harmful.

Question 24

Lyme disease

A)is transmitted by contaminated water.
B)can last for years if untreated.
C)will usually go away by itself.
D)is commonly referred to as MRSA.

Question 25

The only way to avoid getting West Nile Virus is to avoid

A)unwashed vegetables.
B)undercooked meat.
C)mosquito bites.
D)unprotected sex.

Question 26

A pinworm infection is most commonly found in

A)drug abusers.
B)young children.
C)sexually active teens.
D)homosexual men.

Question 27

All of the following groups of people are disproportionately infected with HIV in the United States except

A)African Americans.
B)IV drug users.
C)homosexual men.
D)immigrants.

Question 28

Janet's mom has an infection caused by MRSA.All of the following are correct about MRSA except

A)it can cause serious skin infections.
B)it is a type of Staphylococcus.
C)it is treatable with a variety of antibiotics.
D)it is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.

Question 29

John just came back from a camping trip and noticed a bull's-eye-shaped skin rash on his arm.Which disease does John probably have?

A)MRSA skin infection
B)Toxic shock syndrome
C)Mononucleosis
D)Lyme disease

Question 30

Candida albicans

A)is transmitted by pubic lice.
B)can cause an infection after taking antibiotics.
C)was once the leading cause of death in the U.S.
D)is transmitted by contaminated water or fooD.

Question 31

All of the following are correct about tuberculosis except

A)symptoms include weight loss,fatigue,and a persistent cough.
B)a ten-day course of medication is the recommended treatment.
C)infection rates are highest in the U.S.among immigrants and minorities.
D)latent TB does not cause symptoms.

Question 32

The Epstein-Barr virus causes

A)herpes.
B)rabies.
C)measles.
D)mononucleosis.

Question 33

In 1980,more than 800 people developed toxic shock syndrome,and 38 died from it.This outbreak was linked to

A)the use of a highly absorbent tampon.
B)wrestling mats that were not adequately sanitized.
C)contaminated beef used by a large restaurant chain.
D)mosquito infestations during a particularly humid summer.

Question 34

The two most commontypes of bacteria that cause meningitis are Neisseria meningitides and

A)Streptococcus pneumoniae.
B)Staphylococcus aureus.
C)Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
D)Chlamydia trachomatis.

Question 35

Physicians generally prescribe antibiotics to treat a strep throat,because if left untreated,it can lead to

A)rheumatic fever.
B)pneumonia.
C)toxic shock syndrome.
D)mononucleosis.

Question 36

Which is not a type of fungus?

A)Mold
B)Mildew
C)Yeast
D)Helminths

Question 37

Which is correct about sexually transmitted infections?

A)They are not very common.
B)There are more than 30 different causes.
C)Women are at less risk than men.
D)People under the age of 25 are less vulnerable.

Question 38

All of the following are correct about hepatitis A except

A)it is transmitted by animals.
B)it is the most widespread form of hepatitis.
C)most people make a full recovery from the disease.
D)there is an effective vaccine to prevent it.

Question 39

Meningitis is an infection of the meninges.The meninges are the thin membranes that

A)surround the spinal cord and brain.
B)surround the heart.
C)line the heart,including the valves.
D)line the urinary tract.

Question 40

Which type of hepatitis is the primary reason for liver transplants in the United States?

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

Question 41

HIV can be transmitted in all the following ways except through

A)blood.
B)breast milk.
C)sharing a cup.
D)anal intercourse.

Question 42

Hepatitis B is most commonly spread through

A)unprotected sex.
B)sharing needles.
C)unclean water.
D)fecal matter.

Question 43

A chancre is associated with which disease?

A)HIV
B)Human papillomavirus (HPV)
C)Syphilis
D)Gonorrhea

Question 44

The main symptom of scabies is

A)blindness.
B)itching.
C)blisters.
D)dementia.

Question 45

The Gardisil vaccine is recommended to prevent

A)herpes.
B)chlamydia.
C)human papillomavirus.
D)gonorrhea.

Question 46

To achieve artificially acquired immunity,antibodies are introduced into the body.

Question 47

A drinking cup can be a vector for disease.

Question 48

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV can occur in all of the following ways except

A)kissing the baby.
B)breastfeeding the baby.
C)during childbirth.
D)during pregnancy.

Question 49

All of the following are true about herpes except:

A)Treatment helps alleviate symptoms.
B)There is no cure for the disease.
C)Condoms prevent the spread of herpes.
D)Herpes can leave the body vulnerable to other STIs.

Question 50

Small tumor-like growths called gummas may appear when which disease goes untreated for years?

A)HIV
B)Rabies
C)Streptococcal pneumonia
D)Syphilis

Question 51

All of the following are true about herpes except:

A)Most infected people do not realize they have the virus.
B)Oral sex can pass both HSV-1 and HSV-2 back and forth between the mouth and genitals.
C)You can spread the virus to someone else only when you have visible blisters.
D)It can be fatal to newborns.

Question 52

Which sexually transmitted infection can cause cancer?

A)Syphilis
B)Human papillomavirus
C)Gonorrhea
D)Chlamydia

Question 53

Bacteria and viruses can enter the body through unbroken skin.

Question 54

The effects of HIV are most damaging to which body system?

A)Digestive system
B)Immune system
C)Respiratory system
D)Reproductive system

Question 55

Successfully defeating an illness never leaves a person immune.

Question 56

All of the following may raise a woman's risk of contracting PID except

A)having a pelvic exam.
B)douching.
C)having an IUD inserted.
D)having multiple sex partners.

Question 57

A possible outcome of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is

A)cancer.
B)infertility.
C)rheumatic fever.
D)opportunistic diseases.

Question 58

The continent with the highest incidence of HIV/AIDS is

A)North AmericA.
B)South America.
C)Europe.
D)Africa.

Question 59

Antigens are tiny regions on the surface of a pathogen.

Question 60

Painful urination,a greenish-yellow vaginal discharge,and itching are symptoms of

A)gonorrheA.
B)pubic lice.
C)trichomoniasis.
D)syphilis.

Question 61

If left untreated,a strep throat can lead to ________ fever or rheumatic fever.

Question 62

Matching
Borellia burgdorferi

A)Lyme disease
B)meningitis
C)malaria
D)yeast infections

Question 63

Matching
Streptococcus pneumoniae

A)Lyme disease
B)meningitis
C)malaria
D)yeast infections

Question 64

Cells called ________ survey our bodies and gobble up bacteria and wounded and dead cells.

Question 65

It is well established that the MMR vaccine causes autism in children.

Question 66

Matching
Candida albicans

A)Lyme disease
B)meningitis
C)malaria
D)yeast infections

Question 67

MRSA is a staph bacteria resistant to ________.

Question 68

If a person is infectious but has no symptoms,they are considered a ________.

Question 69

With specific prevention interventions,the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV can be reduced to less than 5%.

Question 70

Herd immunity offers protection to individuals who are not vaccinated.

Question 71

Mutations allow bacteria to overcome the effects of an antibiotic.

Question 72

Pneumonia can only be caused by bacteria,such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Question 73

Checking your body for ________ after a hike in the woods is the best way to prevent Lyme disease.

Question 74

Flu symptoms are worse than the symptoms of the common cold,but no one dies from the flu.

Question 75

The cells responsible for producing antibodies are called ________ cells.

Question 76

Matching
Plasmodium

A)Lyme disease
B)meningitis
C)malaria
D)yeast infections

Question 77

Pubic lice can infect beards,eyelashes,and mustaches.

Question 78

Not everyone with a tuberculosis infection will become ill from it.

Question 79

If Lyme disease goes untreated it can lead to permanent neurological problems.

Question 80

Passive immunity only lasts a few months.