Test Bank Pathology- Chapter 34 Exam
Test Guide Questions and Answers
What term is used to describe the scientific study of microorganisms and their activities?
Parasitology
Histology
Microbiology
Pathology - Answer-Microbiology
All of the following are used to identify a pathogen except:
sensitivity testing.
microbial culture.
biochemical tests.
DNA testing - Answer-sensitivity testing
Harmless microorganisms that normally reside in the body but do not cause disease are
known as:
transient flora.
normal flora.
extraneous microorganisms.
staphylococci. - Answer-normal flora
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is known as:
inflammation.
infection.
disease.
susceptibility. - Answer-infection
All of the following are natural defense mechanisms of the body except:
phagocytosis by white blood cells.
inflammation.
antibiotics.
antibodies. - Answer-antibiotics
A disease that can be spread from one person to another is known as:
an infectious disease.
a contagious disease.
an acute disease.
droplet infection. - Answer-a contagious disease
The transfer of pathogens on a fine spray of moisture droplets is known as:
droplet infection.
susceptibility.
indirect transfer.
, inoculation. - Answer-droplet infection
What name is given to the interval of time between the invasion by a pathogen and the
appearance of the first symptoms of the disease?
Prodromal period
Infectious period
Inoculation
Incubation period - Answer-incubation period
The period of time in which the first symptoms indicating an approaching disease occur
is known as the:
convalescent period.
acute period.
prodromal period.
symptomatic. - Answer-prodromal period
What name is given to round bacteria growing in pairs?
Bacilli
Diplococci
Staphylococci
Streptococci - Answer-diplococci
Conditions caused by Staphylococcus aureus include:
boils.
wound infections.
food poisoning.
abscesses.
all are correct. - Answer-all are correct
Staphylococcal infections usually result in which of the following?
Gangrene
Petechiae
Pus formation
Maculopapular vesicles - Answer-pus formation
Which of the following conditions is not caused by streptococci?
Scarlet fever
Streptococcal sore throat
Rheumatic fever
Tuberculosis - Answer-tuberculosis
Escherichia coli normally reside in the:
vagina.
urinary tract.
large intestine.
stomach. - Answer-large intestine
Test Guide Questions and Answers
What term is used to describe the scientific study of microorganisms and their activities?
Parasitology
Histology
Microbiology
Pathology - Answer-Microbiology
All of the following are used to identify a pathogen except:
sensitivity testing.
microbial culture.
biochemical tests.
DNA testing - Answer-sensitivity testing
Harmless microorganisms that normally reside in the body but do not cause disease are
known as:
transient flora.
normal flora.
extraneous microorganisms.
staphylococci. - Answer-normal flora
The invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is known as:
inflammation.
infection.
disease.
susceptibility. - Answer-infection
All of the following are natural defense mechanisms of the body except:
phagocytosis by white blood cells.
inflammation.
antibiotics.
antibodies. - Answer-antibiotics
A disease that can be spread from one person to another is known as:
an infectious disease.
a contagious disease.
an acute disease.
droplet infection. - Answer-a contagious disease
The transfer of pathogens on a fine spray of moisture droplets is known as:
droplet infection.
susceptibility.
indirect transfer.
, inoculation. - Answer-droplet infection
What name is given to the interval of time between the invasion by a pathogen and the
appearance of the first symptoms of the disease?
Prodromal period
Infectious period
Inoculation
Incubation period - Answer-incubation period
The period of time in which the first symptoms indicating an approaching disease occur
is known as the:
convalescent period.
acute period.
prodromal period.
symptomatic. - Answer-prodromal period
What name is given to round bacteria growing in pairs?
Bacilli
Diplococci
Staphylococci
Streptococci - Answer-diplococci
Conditions caused by Staphylococcus aureus include:
boils.
wound infections.
food poisoning.
abscesses.
all are correct. - Answer-all are correct
Staphylococcal infections usually result in which of the following?
Gangrene
Petechiae
Pus formation
Maculopapular vesicles - Answer-pus formation
Which of the following conditions is not caused by streptococci?
Scarlet fever
Streptococcal sore throat
Rheumatic fever
Tuberculosis - Answer-tuberculosis
Escherichia coli normally reside in the:
vagina.
urinary tract.
large intestine.
stomach. - Answer-large intestine
