Deck 13: Gram Positive Bacilli

Question 1

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Evisceration

Answer 1

d

Question 2

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Bacteriocins

Answer 2

a

Question 3

Listeria monocytogenes is an __________________ pathogen which grows in macrophages and epithelial cells.​

Answer 3

intracellular​

Question 4

Serious, sometimes fatal healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are caused primarily by lack of proper hand hygiene allowing the spread of:​

A)​C.botulinum
B)​C.difficile
C)​C.perfringens
D)​C.tetani

Question 5

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Adsorbed

Question 6

Clostridium perfringens causes a serious myonecrosis more commonly called ___________________.​

Question 7

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Flaccid paralysis

Question 8

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Iatrogenic

Question 9

Pregnant women of _______________ ethnicity have a higher incidence of listeriosis infection due to consumption of unpasteurized dairy products.​

Question 10

Which disease is commonly associated with dented or bulging cans of food?​

A)​Anthrax
B)​Botulism
C)​Listeriosis
D)​Tetanus

Question 11

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Microbiome

Question 12

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Systemic shock

Question 13

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Jaundice

Question 14

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Trismus

Question 15

​Which spore-forming bacteria cause gastroenteritis with vomiting due to emetic toxins and severe diarrhea due to enterotoxins that have cytotoxic effects?

A)​Bacillus cereus
B)​Bacillus anthracis
C)​Clostridium botulinum
D)​Clostridium perfringens

Question 16

Which bacteria are commensals found in the vagina which naturally inoculate a fetus during vaginal delivery and aid in the breakdown of colostrum and breast milk?​

A)​Listeria
B)​Bacillus
C)​Clostridium
D)​Lactobacillus

Question 17

Bacilli are ________ shaped bacteria that are typically Gram-positive.​

Question 18

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Any microbial agent or protein capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing bacteria.b.​A spasm of the masseter muscles of the face often referred to as lockjaw and seen in tetanus infections.c.​Molecules of a substance attracted to and held on the surface of another substance rather than permeating as in an absorbed substance.d.​The process of removing or extracting internal structures or organs as in the abdomen or rupture of the membranes of the eye.e.​An inflammatory reaction to generalized sepsis involving all body organs, often fatal.f.​Relating to an untoward or adverse effect caused by medical treatment.g.​Yellowing of the skin or conjunctiva of the eye due to excess bilirubin in the blood.h.​Microbes which use dead or decaying substances as their nutritional source.i.​Loss of muscle function, tone, and reflexes as seen in "floppy baby syndrome" from infant botulism.j.The aggregate community or population of microorganisms found in the body or specific body systems.
​Saprophytes

Question 19

Which Clostridium bacteria may cause an iatrogenic infection following treatment for spasticity or hyperhidrosis?​

A)​C.botulinum
B)​C.difficile
C)​C.perfringens
D)​C.tetani

Question 20

Bioterrorism attacks designed to cause widespread ________________ disease is a real threat if laboratory stores are not closely guarded and monitored.​

Question 21

The antibiotics bacitracin and polymyxin are produced from species of Bacillus.​

Question 22

The botulinum toxin causes paralysis of the diaphragm by stimulating massive release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the synaptic junctions.​

Question 23

Clostridium difficile bacteria are easy to identify under the microscope because their shapes resemble chicken or turkey drumsticks.​

Question 24

Opisthotonos is the dissemination of fibrosis throughout the lungs seen in cases of inhalation anthrax.​

Question 25

Inhalation anthrax is the most dangerous and deadly form of anthrax.​

Question 26

The primary reason Clostridium difficile is a dangerous pathogen in the healthcare setting is due to its high level of antibiotic resistance.​

Question 27

Listeriosis is the third leading cause of death by food poisoning in the U.S.​

Question 28

Certain spore-forming bacilli are used as biological test indicators during surgical instrument sterilization processes.​

Question 29

​ Infants should not be given honey, corn syrup, or peanut butter to prevent potential infection by neonatal tetanus.

Question 30

​Spastic paralysis is a state of constant excitatory synaptic activity manifested in tetanus infections.