NBE Microbiology 1-100

Which of the following is NOT a phenolic compound? A. Glutaraldehyde B. Carbolic acid C. Hexachlorophene D. Phenol

A. Glutaraldehyde

What type of bacteria grows best between temperatures of 30 degrees celsius and 40 degrees celsius? A. Mesophilic B. Thermophilic C. Cryophilic D. Psychrophilic

A. Mesophilic

Which is NOT a viral disease? A. Typhus fever B. Rubella C. Epidemic parotitis D. Poliomyelitis

A. Typhus fever

Ringworm arises from A. a fungal infection B. an allergic reaction C. protozoan infection D. a bacterial infection

A. a fungal infection

An infection which has a relatively short and severe course is termed A. acute B. local C. endemic D. chronic

A. acute

In the terminal disinfection process, the embalmer should consider which of the following qualities of the disinfectant: A. all of these are important considerations. B. broad spectrum (kills a lot of different kinds of microorganisms). C. low toxicity (not so harmful to other materials or tissues). D. readily available (able to be purchased at a local store).

A. all of these are important considerations.

A bacterium which has had its virulence reduced is said to be A. attenuated B. hypertonic C. organic D. hypotonic

A. attenuated

An organism that can utilize inorganic matter as food is called A. autotrophic B. saprophytic C. parasitic D. heterotrophic

A. autotrophic

What type of condition is produced by the application of an antiseptic? A. bacteriostatic B. bacteriocidal C. sterile D. aseptic

A. bacteriostatic

In the transmission of the Zika virus, the mosquito is acting as which of the following? A. biological vector B. mechanical vector C. holder in due course D. normal host

A. biological vector

Lymphogranuloma venereum is cause by a A. chlamydia B. virus C. spirochete D. bacteria

A. chlamydia

Which if these is primarily bacteriostatic in its action? A. cold B. dry heat C. steam under pressure D. free-flowing steam

A. cold

What term refers to the preference of a pathogen for a particular part of the body? A. elective localization B. attenuation C. infection D. virulence

A. elective localization

A sudden increase in the severity of the symptoms of a disease: A. exacerbation B. attenuation C. abatement D. undulation

A. exacerbation

The process of passing a liquid through a material with pores so small that bacteria cannot pass through is A. filtration B. disinfection C. sterilization D. sedimentation

A. filtration

In the name Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the first name is the A. genus B. species C. class D. order

A. genus

Bacteria that require organic compounds for nourishment are A. heterotrophic B. phototrophic C. autotrophic D. mesophilic

A. heterotrophic

Rabies is also called A. hydrophobia B. parotitis C. coryza D. rhinitis

A. hydrophobia

Diplococci appear A. in pairs B. in long chain-like formations C. in group of eight D. in a cluster

A. in pairs

The spread of microorganisms from host to host by food, milk and water is what mode of transmission? A. indirect contact B. insect vector-biological transmission C. direct contact D. insect vector-mechanical transmission

A. indirect contact

The prefix "staphylo" refers to an organism's tendency to A. occur in grape-like clusters B. form pus C. have a spherical shape D. remain localized in infections

A. occur in grape-like clusters

Inflammation is primarily a A. physiological body defense B. chemical body defense C. mechanical body defense D. external body defense

A. physiological body defense

What disease is caused by Francisella tularensis? A. rabbit fever B. puerperal fever C. scarlet fever D. parrot fever

A. rabbit fever

The causative agent of typhus fever is a A. rickettsia B. fungus C. bacterium D. virus

A. rickettsia

With what disease is Varicella Zoster identified? A. shingles B. measles C. mumps D. fever blisters

A. shingles

What part of the body is affected by encephalitis? A. the brain B. the liver C. the kidney D. the spleen

A. the brain

Rabbit fever is the common name for the disease A. tularemia B. rocky mountain spotted fever C. plague D. rabies

A. tularemia

Pertussis is a disease that is commonly called A. whooping cough B. mumps C. lockjaw D. rabit fever

A. whooping cough

The autoclave usually generates a temperature of about A. 100 degrees F B. 121 degrees C C. 121 degrees F D. 200 degrees C

B. 121 degrees C

Vibrio cholerae are bacteria responsible for the infection called A. infectious jaundice B. Asiatic cholera C. pertussis D. anthrax

B. Asiatic cholera

Which organism causes the disease known as thrush? A. Histoplasma B. Candida C. Coccidiodes D. Plasmodium

B. Candida

Which of these is an example of pathogenic protozoa? A. Treponema pallidum B. Entamoeba histolytica C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Vibrio cholerae

B. Entamoeba histolytica

Which organism is acid fast positive? A. Salmonella B. Mycobacterium C. Neisseria D. Corymebacterium

B. Mycobacterium

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by A. Coxiella burnetii B. Rickettsia rickettsii C. Rickettsai tsutsugamushi D. Rickettsia conorii

B. Rickettsia rickettsii

Local skin abscesses are infections usually caused by the members of the genus A. Mycobacterium B. Staphylococcus C. Streptococcus D. Corynebacterium

B. Staphylococcus

Acne, boils, and pus formation on the skin is most commonly caused by A. Streptococcus pyogenes B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Streptococcus pneumoniae D. Treponema pallidum

B. Staphylococcus aureus

Which of the following diseases may be caused by the organisms responsible for infection entering the body through the unbroken skin? A. Syphilis B. Tularemia C. Tetanus D. Gonorrhea

B. Tularemia

Mosquitos have been implicated in the transmission of which of the following types of Hepatitis? A. Type B B. a and c are the ones Type C Type A

B. a and c are the ones

Vaccines bring about a type of immunity referred to as A. naturally acquired B. active C. passive D. inate

B. active

Virus have been found to be capable of infecting A. man B. all of these C. insects D. animals

B. all of these

Which of those listed below are obligate intracellular parasites? A. rickettsia B. all of these C. viruses D. chlamydia

B. all of these

Substances produced by body cells to combat foreign proteins introduced into the living body are called A. antibiotics B. antibodies C. antigens D. vaccines

B. antibodies

Ultraviolet rays of sunlight A. are essential for bacterial reproduction B. are bacteriacidal C. are essential for bacterial metabolism D. are bacteriostatic

B. are bacteriacidal

The type of immunity that results from the inoculation of a toxoid is A. naturally acquired passive B. artificially acquired active C. artificially acquired passive D. naturally acquired active

B. artificially acquired active

To disinfect a reusable body-bag or cot pouch, the embalmer should use: A. open flame B. bleach C. a mild soap solution D. soft water

B. bleach

Pueperal sespsis is commonly referred to as A. plague B. childbed fever C. whooping cough D. blood poisoning

B. childbed fever

A communicable disease which is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree within a community is termed A. sporadic B. endemic C. epidemic D. pandemic

B. endemic

What type of substance is secreted by a living cell that can bring about chemical changes in another substance without undergoing any substantive change themselves? A. exotoxins B. enzymes C. antibodies D. endotoxins

B. enzymes

What type of immunity is based solely on the genus and species of the host? A. passive immunity B. natural immunity C. artificial immunity D. active immunity

B. natural immunity

What is the classification for the disease poliomyelitis? A. adenotropic B. neurotropic C. dermatropic D. viscerotropic

B. neurotropic

An inflammation of the middle ear caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is A. conjuctavitis B. otitis media C. ophthalmia neonatorum D. meningococcemia

B. otitis media

Congenital disease transmission occurs through the A. broken skin B. placenta C. digestive system D. respiratory tract

B. placenta

A virus is a A. toxin B. strict parasite C. strict saprophyte D. facultative parasite

B. strict parasite

Clostridium perfringens causes A. chickenpox B. tissue gas C. plague D. leprosy

B. tissue gas

When having contact with the deceased human body, at the place of death or in the preparation room, the funeral home personnel should always practice: A. title 9 requirements B. universal precautions C. OSHA requirement #1089 D. subchapter-S procedures

B. universal precautions

Vaccination with cowpox virus will produce an immunity to: A. rubeola B. variola C. varicella D. rabies

B. variola

The causative organism for Tetanus is from the Genus: A. Mycobacterium B. Rickettsia C. Clostridium D. None of these

C. Clostridium

Dermatomycosis is caused by A. Rickettsia B. Entamoeba histolytica C. Epidermophyton D. Chlamydia psittaci

C. Epidermophyton

Syphilis is an infection caused by A. Clostriudium perfringes B. Streptococcus pyogenes C. Treponema pallidum D. Hemophilus ducreyi

C. Treponema pallidum

A poisonous substance produced by a microorganism is A. an activator B. an antibody C. a toxin D. a toxoid

C. a toxin

The serum derived from an animal that has been immunized to an infectious disease and is used to confer immunity to others, including humans, is called A. a vaccine B. an antibiotic C. antiserum D. antitoxin

C. antiserum

Those bacteria that may be capable of forming spores are called A. spirochetes B. vibrio C. bacilli D. cocci

C. bacilli

What is a condition in which bacteria are found in the blood but not multiplying there? A. sapremia B. septicemia C. bacterremia D. toxemia

C. bacterremia

Which of the following is an example of a fomite? A. droplet spray B. housefly C. coffee cup D. mosquito

C. coffee cup

The disease known as puerperal sepsis occurs in the A. skin B. digestive tract C. female reproductive tract D. respiratory tract

C. female reproductive tract

The structures that produce mobility for bacterial cells are the A. pili B. capsules C. flagella D. spores

C. flagella

All diseases caused by microorganisms are properly referred to as: A. viral B. infestations C. infections D. fumigants

C. infections

The study of all microscopic life forms is A. cytology B. anatomy C. microbiology D. botany

C. microbiology

Chlamydia psittaci causes A. yellow fever B. rabbit fever C. parrot fever D. scarlet fever

C. parrot fever

Which of the following is used as a standard to measure the efficiency of chemical disinfectants? A. alcohol B. formalin C. phenol D. bichloride of mercury

C. phenol

What is the most common mode of transmission for gonorrhea? A. contaminated milk B. houseflies C. sexual conduct D. droplet spray

C. sexual conduct

What type of pathogens cause disease under most conditions? A. opportunities pathogens B. false pathogens C. true pathogens D. indigenous flora

C. true pathogens

If an insect transmits a pathogen from an animal to a human. The insect is acting as the ___________ in the transmission of this disease. A. parasite B. agent C. vector D. host

C. vector

Gas gangrene and tissue is caused by A. Treponema pallidum B. Corynebacterium diptheriae C. Shigella dysenteriae D. Clostridium perfringens

D. Clostridium perfringens

What term refers to the invasion of the body by macroscopic parasites? A. Infection B. Contamination C. Virulence D. Infestation

D. Infestation

The causative organism in primary atypical pneumonia is: A. Staphylococcus aureus B. Epstein-Barr virus C. Streptococcus pyogenes D. Mycoplasma

D. Mycoplasma

Which of the following is caused by Chlamydia? A. Tuberculosis B. Herpes Simplex Type II C. Scarlet Fever D. Psittacosis

D. Psittacosis

An agent which liberates gases of fumes for the purpose of destruction of insects and microorganisms is called A. a sterilant B. a disinfectant C. an antiseptic D. a fumigant

D. a fumigant

The humerol theory of immunity involves A. mast cells B. macrophages C. thrombocytes D. antibodies

D. antibodies

Which of the following substances is most specific in antimicrobial action? A. antiseptics B. antibiotics C. antigens D. antibodies

D. antibodies

Many bacteria possess a thick colorless gelatinous outer covering called a A. nucleus B. spore C. inclusive body D. capsule

D. capsule

Those bacteria which are spherical in shape are called A. spirilla B. bacilli C. vibrio D. cocci

D. cocci

The common cold is transmitted by A. food B. insect bite C. water D. droplet spray

D. droplet spray

The most common mode of transmission for tuberculosis is A. genitourinary secretions B. soil C. water D. droplet spray

D. droplet spray

Which of the following is a mode of direct disease transmission? A. mechanical vectors B. biological vectors C. contaminated fomites D. droplet spray

D. droplet spray

Normal flora bacteria will cause which of the following types of infection? A. acute B. chronic C. exogenous D. endogenous

D. endogenous

__________ are poisonous substances produced by bacteria and released into the surrounding medium by the living cells. A. nucleic acids B. endotoxins C. endospores D. exotoxins

D. exotoxins

A highly developed state of resistance to a specific disease is called A. virulence B. pathogenicity C. susceptibilty D. immunity

D. immunity

What control process is used to destroy something of no value? A. freezing B. direct sunlight C. boiling D. incineration

D. incineration

Which of the following is classified as pneumotropic? A. chickenpox B. shingles C. rabies D. influenza

D. influenza

Infections caused by members of the genus Salmonella are primarily transmitted by A. insect transmission B. direct body contract C. droplet spray D. ingestion

D. ingestion

Epidemic typhus fevers are transmitted by A. flies B. ticks C. mosquitoes D. lice

D. lice

A disease not transmitted from one host to another is A. attenuated B. an infestation C. a contamination D. non-communicable

D. non-communicable

Microorganisms that produce disease only under favorable conditions are A. obligate aerobes B. true pathogens C. saprophytes D. opportunists

D. opportunists

The relationship between two organisms in which neither can survive independent of the other is A. commensalistic B. antagonistic C. ammensalistic D. symbiotic

D. symbiotic

The entrance into a host by means of a deep puncture wound may cause A. septic sore throat B. gonorrhea C. pneumonia D. tetanus

D. tetanus

Parrot fever is A. a placental disease B. transmitted by insects C. a water-borne disease D. transmitted by air

D. transmitted by air

What is the proper term for smallpox? A. varicella B. herpes simplex I C. rubella D. variola

D. variola

Which of the following enzymes causes blood plasma to clot? A. hemolysin B. fibrinolysin C. leukocidin D. coagulase

coagulase

What infection spreads from one area of infection to set up other areas of infection in the body? A. focal B. acute C. local D. epidemic

focal