AHN section 2 pretest 13.1

Which of the following organisms can cause a severe superinfection of the gastrointestinal tract, including colitis and profuse diarrhea? a. Clostridium difficile b. Staphylococcus aureus c. Pseudomonas d. Legionella

a. Clostridium difficile

Hand washing is one of the most basic and effective ways to prevent a. cross contamination b. skin breakdown c. airborne infections d. immunodeficiency

a. cross contamination

A condition that would require the use of airborne precautions is a. a skin infection b. TB c. HIV d. hepatitis B

b. TB page 184

A series of cellular changes that signals the body's response to infection or injury is____. a. phagocytosis b. the inflammatory process c. immunity d. the antibody response

b. the inflammatory process

Which of the following is the most common cause of anaphylaxis? a. spider bites b. snake bites c. allergy to antibiotics asthma

c. allergy to antibiotics PCN is #1, page 193

The body's ability to resist and fight off infections is known as a. contamination b. asepsis c. immunity d. autoimmune response

c. immunity page 188

An infective agent enters the body through the a. portal of exit b. reservoir c. portal of entry d. host

c. portal of entry

What is the main function of a neutrophil in the body? a. To fight fungal infections b. To fight viruses c. To prevent inflammation d. To fight bacterial infections

d. To fight bacterial infections page 174

An infection that occurs while a patient is hospitalized is a. community acquired infection b. communicable disease c. public health infection d. nosocomial infection

d. nosocomial infection page 180

An infective agent that is common in areas with poor sanitation is a. bacteria b. viruses c. helminths d. rickettsiae

d. rickettsiae page 177