WFS-1701 - Chapter 12 Quiz
Which type of meningitis can lead to death? A) Fungal meningitis B) No form of meningitis is known to lead to death. C) Viral meningitis D) Bacterial meningitis
D) Bacterial meningitis
The virus that causes mononucleosis is called the A) herpes virus. B) rhinovirus. C) MRSA virus. D) Epstein-Barr virus.
D) Epstein-Barr virus.
Click and drag on elements in order Place the stages of acute infection in their order of occurrence, with the first stage at the top. 1) convalescence 2) prodrome 3) illness 4) incubation
1) 4) incubation 2) 2) prodrome 3) 3) illness 4) 1) convalescence
Nearly ______ million new STI cases occur each year. A) 20 B) 10 C) 5 D) 15
A) 20
About _____ percent of HIV infections can be detected within 3 months of exposure. A) 98 B) 80 C) 65 D) 50
A) 98
Which of the following statements about gonorrhea are true? (Select all that apply.) A) Infected women and men may be asymptomatic. B) For women, a significant amount of gonorrhea infections occur in the throat. C) In women, symptoms for gonorrhea may be mistaken for a bladder infection. D) Infected women cannot pass gonorrhea to their babies during childbirth.
A) Infected women and men may be asymptomatic. B) For women, a significant amount of gonorrhea infections occur in the throat. C) In women, symptoms for gonorrhea may be mistaken for a bladder infection.
Syphilis is curable at what stage? A) It is treatable at all stages. B) early symptomatic stage C) only after symptoms are advanced D) only if detected through testing before symptoms appear
A) It is treatable at all stages.
Which of the following statements about HIV testing is true? (Select all that apply.) A) It may take 1-2 weeks to receive the results of conventional HIV tests. B) Federal guidelines recommend all Americans between the ages of 13 and 64 to include an HIV test in their medical check-ups. C) An initial positive HIV test is all that is required to determine that a person has AIDS. D) Most people with HIV are unaware of their status.
A) It may take 1-2 weeks to receive the results of conventional HIV tests. B) Federal guidelines recommend all Americans between the ages of 13 and 64 to include an HIV test in their medical check-ups.
How does the lymphatic system help the body protect against infections? A) It produces and transports infection-fighting cells. B) It produces and transports antigens. C) Like the circulatory system, it works with the heart. D) It carries pathogens throughout the body.
A) It produces and transports infection-fighting cells.
Which statements about the symptoms of HPV are true? (Select all that apply.) A) Many people with HPV have no symptoms. B) Warts may be small bumps or large, warty growths. C) Warts are usually large. D) HPV is usually not transmitted through sexual contact. E) Warts may appear anywhere on, in, or around the genital area.
A) Many people with HPV have no symptoms. B) Warts may be small bumps or large, warty growths. E) Warts may appear anywhere on, in, or around the genital area.
Which of the following need to happen for an infectious disease to occur? (Select all that apply.) A) The pathogen must start to replicate. B) The pathogen must cause symptoms. C) The pathogen must reproduce with a virus. D) A pathogen must gain entry into a host's body.
A) The pathogen must start to replicate. B) The pathogen must cause symptoms. D) A pathogen must gain entry into a host's body.
How do vaccines prepare the immune system to fight infection? A) They prompt the body to produce antibodies to the particular infection. B) They make the body's physical defenses stronger and better able to withstand infection. C) They prompt the body to produce antigens to the particular infection. D) They clear potential pathogens from the body.
A) They prompt the body to produce antibodies to the particular infection.
Which statements about genital warts are true? (Select all that apply.) A) They sometimes disappear without treatment. B) They are usually treated by applying antifungal cream. C) They can be removed in several ways. D) Their removal also removes any HPV infection.
A) They sometimes disappear without treatment. C) They can be removed in several ways.
True or false: A person can be infected with HIV and not have AIDS. A) True B) False
A) True
True or false: Many common infectious illnesses are transmitted via touching. A) True B) False
A) True
True or false: There is a vaccine to prevent hepatitis B. A) True B) False
A) True
Which of the following is a treatment for chlamydia? A) antibiotics B) surgery C) topical cream D) urethra inhibitor
A) antibiotics
MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that causes skin infections and is resistant to treatment with A) antibiotics. B) pathogens. C) antigens. D) viruses.
A) antibiotics.
The protein markers on the surface of infection-causing agents that set off the immune response are called A) antigens. B) antibodies. C) memory cells. D) pathogens.
A) antigens.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane surrounding which parts of the body? A) brain and spinal cord B) liver and stomach C) lower back and hips D) heart and lungs
A) brain and spinal cord
Infectious diseases A) can be passed among people. B) cannot be transmitted between people. C) cannot be treated. D) are rarely serious.
A) can be passed among people.
Influenza viruses are commonly transmitted via which of the following? A) coughing and sneezing B) cold air C) shaking someone's hand D) touching doorknobs
A) coughing and sneezing
Which of the following can result from syphilis during pregnancy? (Select all that apply.) A) developmental delays in the infant B) premature birth C) miscarriage D) fetal alcohol syndrome
A) developmental delays in the infant B) premature birth C) miscarriage
The primary risk factors for acquiring hepatitis B are which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) direct contact with blood B) hugging and embracing C) sexual activity D) shaking hands
A) direct contact with blood C) sexual activity
Hepatitis B is transmitted from person to person through which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) exchange of body fluids B) childbirth C) contaminated toothbrushes D) shaking hands with an infected person E) blood-to-blood contact
A) exchange of body fluids B) childbirth C) contaminated toothbrushes E) blood-to-blood contact
Treatment for visible genital warts include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) freezing B) Pap tests C) burning D) laser surgery E) creams
A) freezing C) burning D) laser surgery E) creams
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for acute hepatitis B? A) good self-care B) immune-system modulators C) antiviral-drug therapy D) antibiotics
A) good self-care
Risk factors for the spread of MRSA infections are common in which of the following places? (Select all that apply.) A) gyms B) dormitories C) grocery stores D) hospitals
A) gyms B) dormitories D) hospitals
What is the best way to defend yourself against common infectious agents? A) hand washing B) not breathing on anyone C) covering your mouth D) hand sanitizers
A) hand washing
HIV is a chronic infection that slowly destroys the body's ______ system. A) immune B) digestive C) endocrine D) respiratory
A) immune
Untreated chlamydia can lead to which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) infertility B) recurring genital warts C) hair loss D) damage to reproductive organs E) pneumonia and eye infections in infants
A) infertility D) damage to reproductive organs E) pneumonia and eye infections in infants
Which illness is more serious? A) influenza B) colds C) They are equally serious.
A) influenza
Pathogens can be transmitted in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply.) A) inhalation B) indirect contact C) direct contact D) endurance exercise E) disease vectors
A) inhalation B) indirect contact C) direct contact E) disease vectors
Which of the following are symptoms of meningitis? (Select all that apply.) A) light sensitivity B) constant sneezing C) stiff neck D) high fever E) severe headache
A) light sensitivity C) stiff neck D) high fever E) severe headache
HSV 1 most often infects the A) lips and mouth. B) cervix. C) eyes and ears. D) internal organs.
A) lips and mouth.
What are the key factors in the transmission of infection? (Select all that apply.) A) mode of transmission B) susceptible host C) source of pathogens D) knowledge of infection
A) mode of transmission B) susceptible host C) source of pathogens
Openings in the body are often lined with ________________ membranes as a defense against pathogens. A) mucous B) enzyme C) antibody D) cilia
A) mucous
Symptoms of hepatitis B include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) nausea B) jaundice C) dark urine D) numbness in limbs E) fatigue
A) nausea B) jaundice C) dark urine E) fatigue
Which of the following are primary ways in which HIV is spread? A) not using a condom when having sex with a person who has HIV B) sharing needles and other equipment used to inject drugs C) having multiple sex partners D) making incidental skin contact with a person who has HIV
A) not using a condom when having sex with a person who has HIV B) sharing needles and other equipment used to inject drugs C) having multiple sex partners
Which of the following is not an example of a pathogen? A) pollen B) bacteria C) virus D) parasitic worms
A) pollen
The stage at which signs and symptoms of acute infection first appear is called A) prodrome. B) convalescence. C) illness. D) incubation.
A) prodrome.
Anyone who engages in behavior that puts him or her at risk of contracting HIV should A) see a health care professional immediately. B) treat him or herself with over-the-counter medications. C) wait until symptoms appear before consulting a physician. D) continue engaging in the same behavior.
A) see a health care professional immediately.
Direct transmission of pathogens from one person to the other can occur through which of the following means? (Select all that apply.) A) sexual contact B) kissing C) touching a doorknob D) direct personal touch E) sharing a pencil
A) sexual contact B) kissing D) direct personal touch
Which of the following are symptoms of PID? (Select all that apply.) A) sudden onset of fever or pain B) vaginal discharge C) dizziness and trouble breathing D) irregular menstrual bleeding
A) sudden onset of fever or pain B) vaginal discharge D) irregular menstrual bleeding
Syphilis can be acquired in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply.) A) through oral sex B) by an infant from its mother during childbirth C) through vaginal sex D) through shared clothing
A) through oral sex B) by an infant from its mother during childbirth C) through vaginal sex
Which of the following can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease? (Select all that apply.) A) untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea B) an airborne virus C) douching D) use of an intrauterine device
A) untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea C) douching D) use of an intrauterine device
Meningitis can be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) viruses B) bacteria C) pollen D) spider venom
A) viruses B) bacteria
Colds and influenza are both caused by A) viruses. B) fungi. C) bacteria. D) parasites.
A) viruses.
A person who is contagious can stop the spread of influenza by doing which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) washing his or her hands often B) covering his or her mouth with a tissue when coughing C) coughing or sneezing into his or her hands D) throwing away used tissue
A) washing his or her hands often B) covering his or her mouth with a tissue when coughing D) throwing away used tissue
A woman can have unseen genital warts on her _____________________________.
Answers you can use: cervix or cervex
The specific agent that causes an infectious disease is called a(n) _________________________.
Answers you can use: pathogen or pathogens
Approximately how many people are living with HIV in the United States?? A) 2 million B) 1 million C) 500,000 D) 740,000
B) 1 million
Colds generally last about how long? A) between a week and 10 days B) 2-7 days C) about 3 weeks D) over a month
B) 2-7 days
Which of the following are ways to protect yourself from the transmission of HIV? (Select all that apply.) A) Engage only in vaginal intercourse. B) Abstain from using illicit drugs. C) Use condoms correctly and consistently. D) Abstain from sex.
B) Abstain from using illicit drugs. C) Use condoms correctly and consistently. D) Abstain from sex.
Which group accounts for almost half of all new HIV cases in the United States? A) Latinos B) African Americans C) Asian Americans D) Whites
B) African Americans
What happens as a result of contracting HIV? A) CD4+ T cells can no longer be counted. B) CD4+ T cells are destroyed. C) CD4+ T cells multiply and destroy vital organs. D) CD4+ T cells grow to be too large.
B) CD4+ T cells are destroyed.
True or false: HIV is more contagious than Hepatitis B. A) True B) False
B) False
True or false: Limiting sexual activity to oral sex is one way to prevent HSV infection. A) True B) False
B) False
Which of the following are among the reasons that an effective HIV vaccine has not yet been created? (Select all that apply.) A) There is little research interest in a vaccine because pharmaceutical companies see no real profit motive. B) HIV attacks the immune system, and that is the system that must be activated by a vaccine. C) Global infection rates are slowing and so there is no incentive for research. D) HIV frequently mutates to produce new strains.
B) HIV attacks the immune system, and that is the system that must be activated by a vaccine. D) HIV frequently mutates to produce new strains.
Which of the following statements about the transmission of STIs is true? A) Older women are more likely than young women to contract STIs, but young women are more likely to experience serious effects. B) Young women are more likely than older women to contract STIs and to experience serious effects. C) Older women are more likely than young women to contract STIs and to experience serious effects. D) Young women are more likely than older women to contract STIs, but older women are more likely to experience serious effects.
B) Young women are more likely than older women to contract STIs and to experience serious effects.
Gonorrhea is treated with A) antiparasitics. B) antibiotics. C) antifungals. D) antivirals.
B) antibiotics.
Syphilis is treated with A) topical ointment. B) antibiotics. C) steroids. D) biopsy of the infected area.
B) antibiotics.
The molecules that bind to and mark an invading agent for destruction are called A) antigens. B) antibodies. C) memory cells. D) pathogens.
B) antibodies.
Syphilis is caused by a _____ infection. A) chancre B) bacterial C) viral D) fungal
B) bacterial
The organism that causes chlamydia is a A) single-celled protozoan. B) bacterium. C) fungus. D) virus.
B) bacterium.
Pap tests can detect the presence of precancerous cells in the A) ovaries. B) cervix. C) breasts. D) scrotum.
B) cervix.
Even if treated successfully, women who have had PID may have long-term health problems, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) liver inflammation B) chronic pelvic pain C) tubal (ectopic) pregnancy D) infertility
B) chronic pelvic pain C) tubal (ectopic) pregnancy D) infertility
Which of the following are examples of infectious diseases? (Select all that apply.) A) type 2 diabetes B) flu C) mononucleosis D) bronchitis E) cancer
B) flu C) mononucleosis D) bronchitis
In men, an untreated _____ infection can harm the epididymis and also potentially lead to infertility (though infertility is more likely in women). A) HPV B) gonorrhea C) chlamydia D) PID
B) gonorrhea
In its tertiary stage, syphilis can cause which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) cancer B) heart disease C) type 2 diabetes D) blindness E) mental illness
B) heart disease D) blindness E) mental illness
Vaccines are made from ______ pathogens. A) full-strength B) killed or weakened C) recycled D) artificial
B) killed or weakened
Hepatitis is characterized by inflammation of the A) joints. B) liver. C) membrane surrounding the brain. D) kidneys.
B) liver.
In what ways can antiviral drugs affect herpes? (Select all that apply.) A) eliminate the possibility of transmitting herpes B) reduce outbreaks of herpes C) cure herpes D) treat symptoms of herpes
B) reduce outbreaks of herpes D) treat symptoms of herpes
Overuse of antibiotics can cause bacteria to become ____________________ to the drugs and thus much harder to treat. A) obedient B) resistant C) vulnerable D) addicted
B) resistant
Mononucleosis is transmitted primarily through A) coughing. B) saliva. C) sneezing. D) shaking hands.
B) saliva.
HSV 2 can be contracted through which of the following ways? (Select all that apply.) A) an airborne virus B) skin-to-skin contact C) swollen glands D) sex
B) skin-to-skin contact D) sex
Antiviral drugs can A) eliminate the need for condoms. B) suppress HIV. C) cure HIV. D) cure AIDS.
B) suppress HIV.
Half of all new STI cases occur in which age group? A) 25-34 B) 13-18 C) 15-24 D) 35-44
C) 15-24
Which of the following statements are true about syphilis chancres? (Select all that apply.) A) Chancres are a source of great pain. B) Chancres cannot be transmitted to others. C) Chancres are full of bacteria. D) Chancres usually go away within 3-6 weeks, whether or not they are treated.
C) Chancres are full of bacteria. D) Chancres usually go away within 3-6 weeks, whether or not they are treated.
Which of the following statements about the transmission of chlamydia are true? (Select all that apply.) A) The disease can be transmitted by coughing or sneezing on or near another person. B) The disease can be transmitted through any contact with an infected person's skin. C) The disease can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. D) The disease can be transmitted through vaginal, oral, and anal sex.
C) The disease can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. D) The disease can be transmitted through vaginal, oral, and anal sex.
Which of the following statements about curing an HIV infection is true? A) Microbicides cure HIV infection. B) Antiviral drugs cure HIV infection C) There is no cure for HIV infection. D) Antibiotics cure HIV infection.
C) There is no cure for HIV infection.
Are men or women more likely to have an STI? A) Men and women are equally likely to get an STI. B) Men are more likely to get STIs than women. C) Women are more likely to get STIs than men.
C) Women are more likely to get STIs than men.
Hepatitis is caused by a) an airborne virus. B) a fungus. C) any one of three hepatitis viruses. D) a bacterium that cannot be treated.
C) any one of three hepatitis viruses.
What is the primary complication associated with HPV? A) ovarian cancer B) infertility C) cervical cancer D) testicular cancer
C) cervical cancer
What is the purpose of CD4+ T cells? A) build white blood cells B) fight antibodies C) fight infection D) pass on infection
C) fight infection
HSV 2 is the primary cause of A) syphilis. B) infertility. C) genital herpes. D) chlamydia.
C) genital herpes.
Which of the following is a part of the lymph system and contains immune cells that destroy pathogens? A) lymph vessel B) capillary C) lymph node D) blood vessel
C) lymph node
The flu can lead to more serious illnesses, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A) cancer B) type 2 diabetes C) pneumonia D) bronchitis
C) pneumonia D) bronchitis
STIs mainly spread from person to person through A) sharing food. B) sharing drinks. C) sexual activity. D) sneezing and coughing.
C) sexual activity.
One of the strongest barriers against disease is the ______, which is the body's largest organ. A) brain B) stomach C) skin D) liver
C) skin
Which of the following cannot be treated with antibiotics? A) parasites B) fungi C) viruses D) bacteria
C) viruses
Which of the following statements about antiviral drugs used to treat HIV is true? A) HIV does not become resistant to the medications. B) The drugs are unlikely to have side effects. C) People using antiviral medication need only take the drugs for a short period of time. D) People taking antiviral medication can still transmit HIV.
D) People taking antiviral medication can still transmit HIV.
Which of the following statements about colds is true? A) Colds frequently develop into more serious forms of illness. B) Adults are more likely to get colds than children. C) Bad weather increases the risk of getting a cold. D) Symptoms of colds usually appear about 2 days after exposure.
D) Symptoms of colds usually appear about 2 days after exposure.
Which of the following statements about the flu is true? A) Symptoms of influenza usually take about a week to appear. B) Young children are unlikely to have serious problems resulting from the flu. C) The flu usually lasts about as long as a cold. D) The flu kills thousands of Americans annually.
D) The flu kills thousands of Americans annually.
If treated early with _____, PID damage and long-term complications can be limited. A) antivirals B) topical antifungals C) IV fluids D) antibiotics
D) antibiotics
The sore that appears during primary syphilis is called a A) PID. B) wart. C) HSV. D) chancre.
D) chancre.
The bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes which of the following diseases? A) HIV B) herpes C) chlamydia D) gonorrhea
D) gonorrhea
Pregnant women with herpes A) are at high risk of transmitting HIV to the fetus. B) cannot transmit the disease to their babies during the last trimester. C) are at extremely high risk of dying during childbirth. D) should develop a plan with their physician to reduce the baby's risk of infection.
D) should develop a plan with their physician to reduce the baby's risk of infection.
Who is the most at risk for contracting HIV? A) the receptive partner unprotected oral sex B) the insertive partner during unprotected anal sex C) the insertive partner during unprotected vaginal sex D) the receptive partner during unprotected anal sex
D) the receptive partner during unprotected anal sex
Symptoms of acute hepatitis B may include ____________________, the yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
jaundice
Examples of person-to-person sexual contact are anal, vaginal, and ______________________________ sex.
oral