Microbiology and Infection Control Quiz
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Microbiology and Infection Control Quiz

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What is the study of fungi called?

  • Virology
  • Parasitology
  • Mycology (correct)
  • Bacteriology

    • What is the protective form produced by some bacteria in a harsh environment called?

  • Protoplast
  • Cyst
  • Exospore
  • Endospore (correct)

    • What do bacteria need to absorb to be classified as gram positive?

  • Antibiotics
  • Nutrients
  • Specific stain (dye) (correct)
  • Pigments

    • What causes Lyme Disease?

    <p>Spirochete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the population of microorganisms that live on skin and mucous membranes called?

    <p>Normal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape and arrangement of bacterial cells known as?

    <p>Morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do viruses need to duplicate?

    <p>A living cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of microorganisms that need oxygen to live called?

    <p>Aerobiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the population of microorganisms that take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens?

    <p>Normal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Tuberculosis?

    <p>Bacillus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the shape and arrangement of bacterial cells?

    <p>Morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Malaria?

    <p>Sporozoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of parasitic worms called?

    <p>Helminthology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism is known for its corkscrew shape?

    <p>Spirochetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Hepatitis A primarily transmitted?

    <p>By the oro-fecal route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of normal flora in the body?

    <p>Occupying space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common portal of entry/exit for infections?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes opportunistic infections from other types of infections?

    <p>They only occur in immunocompromised individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between sterilization and disinfection?

    <p>Sterilization kills all microorganisms and spores, while disinfection only reduces microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are fomites and vectors in the context of disease transmission?

    <p>Fomites refer to inanimate objects, while vectors are animals that transmit diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lines of defense does the body have against disease?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of culture and sensitivity tests?

    <p>To determine the growth and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes ringworm?

    <p>Fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do disinfectants, antiseptics, and antibiotics have in common in controlling infections?

    <p>They all kill microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of microorganisms that need oxygen to live called?

    <p>Aerobiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Tuberculosis?

    <p>Bacillus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protective form produced by some bacteria in a harsh environment called?

    <p>Endospore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes opportunistic infections from other types of infections?

    <p>They occur when the body's defenses are weakened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the shape and arrangement of bacterial cells?

    <p>Morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Lyme Disease?

    <p>Spirochete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of fungi called?

    <p>Mycology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Malaria?

    <p>Sporozoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do viruses need to duplicate?

    <p>Living cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the population of microorganisms that live on skin and mucous membranes called?

    <p>Normal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do viruses differ from bacteria?

    <p>Bacteria are cells, viruses are not cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between sterilization and disinfection?

    <p>Sterilization kills all microorganisms, while disinfection only reduces their numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of parasitic worms called?

    <p>Helminthology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis A?

    <p>Oro-fecal route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the shape of streptococci microorganisms?

    <p>Chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for inanimate objects that can transmit disease?

    <p>Fomite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of normal flora in the body?

    <p>Occupying space and producing vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes opportunistic infections from other types of infections?

    <p>Occur when normal flora is disrupted or the host's immune system is weakened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for animals that transmit diseases?

    <p>Vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of microorganisms that need oxygen to live called?

    <p>Aerobic microbiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common portals of entry/exit for infections?

    <p>Respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the protective form produced by some bacteria in a harsh environment?

    <p>Endospore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of culture and sensitivity tests?

    <p>Determine the growth and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of fungi?

    <p>Mycology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of mycology?

    <p>The study of fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the population of microorganisms that take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens?

    <p>Normal flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes viruses from bacteria?

    <p>Bacteria are cells, viruses are not cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the protective form produced by some bacteria in a harsh environment?

    <p>Endospore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria duplicate?

    <p>Through binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of normal flora in the body?

    <p>Producing vitamin K and occupying space, which prevents pathogenic microorganisms from colonizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of parasitic worms called?

    <p>Helminthology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for inanimate objects that can transmit disease?

    <p>Fomites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism is known for its corkscrew shape?

    <p>Spirochetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Hepatitis A primarily transmitted?

    <p>Through the oro-fecal route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common portal of entry/exit for infections?

    <p>Skin and mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis A?

    <p>Oro-fecal route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of microorganisms that need oxygen to live called?

    <p>Aeromicrobiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Microbiology and Infection Control

    • Culture and sensitivity tests determine the growth and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms
    • Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as streptococci in chains and spirochetes in a corkscrew shape
    • Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
    • Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
    • Common portals of entry/exit for infections include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
    • Ringworm is caused by a fungus
    • Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is disrupted or the host's immune system is weakened
    • Hepatitis A is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
    • Normal flora in the body provides benefits such as occupying space and producing vitamin K
    • Fomite refers to inanimate objects, while vectors are animals that transmit diseases
    • The body has three lines of defense against disease: prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
    • Pasteurization reduces microorganisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms and spores. Disinfectants, antiseptics, and antibiotics have specific roles in controlling infections.

    Microbiology and Infection Control

    • Culture and sensitivity tests determine the growth and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms
    • Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as streptococci in chains and spirochetes in a corkscrew shape
    • Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
    • Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
    • Common portals of entry/exit for infections include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
    • Ringworm is caused by a fungus
    • Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is disrupted or the host's immune system is weakened
    • Hepatitis A is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
    • Normal flora in the body provides benefits such as occupying space and producing vitamin K
    • Fomite refers to inanimate objects, while vectors are animals that transmit diseases
    • The body has three lines of defense against disease: prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
    • Pasteurization reduces microorganisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms and spores. Disinfectants, antiseptics, and antibiotics have specific roles in controlling infections.

    Microbiology and Infection Control

    • Culture and sensitivity tests determine the growth and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms
    • Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as streptococci in chains and spirochetes in a corkscrew shape
    • Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
    • Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
    • Common portals of entry/exit for infections include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
    • Ringworm is caused by a fungus
    • Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is disrupted or the host's immune system is weakened
    • Hepatitis A is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
    • Normal flora in the body provides benefits such as occupying space and producing vitamin K
    • Fomite refers to inanimate objects, while vectors are animals that transmit diseases
    • The body has three lines of defense against disease: prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
    • Pasteurization reduces microorganisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms and spores. Disinfectants, antiseptics, and antibiotics have specific roles in controlling infections.

    Microbiology and Infection Control

    • Culture and sensitivity tests determine the growth and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms
    • Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as streptococci in chains and spirochetes in a corkscrew shape
    • Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
    • Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
    • Common portals of entry/exit for infections include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
    • Ringworm is caused by a fungus
    • Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is disrupted or the host's immune system is weakened
    • Hepatitis A is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
    • Normal flora in the body provides benefits such as occupying space and producing vitamin K
    • Fomite refers to inanimate objects, while vectors are animals that transmit diseases
    • The body has three lines of defense against disease: prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
    • Pasteurization reduces microorganisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms and spores. Disinfectants, antiseptics, and antibiotics have specific roles in controlling infections.

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    Test your knowledge of microbiology and infection control with this quiz! Explore topics such as culture and sensitivity tests, different types of microorganisms, portals of entry/exit for infections, opportunistic infections, hepatitis transmission, normal flora, and defense against diseases. Learn about the roles of pasteurization, sterilization, disinfectants, antiseptics, and antibiotics in controlling infections.

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