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Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that is spread through which form of transmission?
A. VehicleB. AirborneC. Direct contactD. Vector
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAMMicrobiology Arizona College Proctored Exam
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What is the difference between the innate and adaptive immune systems?
A. The innate immune system involves the production oB. The adaptive immune system provides a quick responC. The adaptive immune system targets specific pathogD. The innate immune system targets specific pathogen
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Which of these are true about the use of ethylene oxide?
A. It is a form of gas sterilizationB. It can be toxic to humansC. It is dependent on temperature and timeD. All of the above
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM29
Household bleach contains which of the following:
A. AlcoholB. ChlorineC. Acetic acidD. Phenol
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM30
With extended exposure time, this category of disinfectants is effective against spores.
A. AlcoholsB. GlutaraldehydesC. PhenolsD. Quaternary ammonium compounds
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM31
SARS, COVID-19, and HIV/AIDS are examples of:
A. A pandemicB. An epidemicC. An endemicD. All of the above
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM32
Polymyxin B targets the gram-negative bacteria. This would be considered a
A. Broad spectrum antibioticB. Cell wall inhibiting drugC. Narrow spectrum antibioticD. Antifungal drug
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM33
Which pathogen causes conjunctivitis and can lead to blindness if left untreated?
A. Staphylococcus aureusB. Escherichia coliC. Neisseria gonorrhoeaeD. Clostridium perfringens
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM34
. Tetracycline targets 30s and 50s ribosomal subunits. Their mode of action is:
A. Blocking metabolic pathwaysB. Disruption of cell membranes.C. Inhibition of protein synthesisD. Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM35
The disease that results from a Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection is?
A. Acquired Immunity DiseaseB. Atypical Immunoglobulin Development SyndromeC. Atypical Immunodeficiency SyndromeD. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM36
Keratitis is inflammation of which of these?
A. CorneaB. Middle earC. Parotid glandD. Sclera
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM37
Which of the following infections is acquired via the oral route of transmission and common in children?
A. InchwormB. PinwormC. PlasmodiumD. Hookworm
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM38
Which of these best explains the difference between a sign and a symptom?
A. A symptom is measurable, a sign is perceptionB. A symptom is subjective, a sign is objectiveC. A sign is subjective, a symptom is objectiveD. None of the above
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM39
Which of these sterilization procedures combines high temperature and pressure?
A. RadiationB. AutoclaveC. PasteurizationD. Boiling
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM40
All of these are true statements of radiation utilizing gamma rays EXCEPT:
A. It is used to sterilize fresh fruitsB. It is a physical antimicrobial methodC. It strips electrons from atomsD. It is non-ionizing radiation
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM41
A patient receiving treatment through a subclavian catheter is at risk for which of the following infections?
A. Necrotizing fasciitisB. ErysipelasC. CellulitisD. Catheter-related bloodstream infection
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM42
This immunoglobulin can be found in saliva, tears, and breastmilk.
A. IgDB. IgEC. IgAD. IgM
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM43
. Bacteria may become antibiotic resistant due to:
A. Drug-inactivating enzymes.B. Decreased uptake of the drug.C. Increased elimination of the drug.D. All of the above.
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM44
Which of these terms is defined as 'the cause of a disease'?
A. EtiologyB. EpidemiologyC. MorbidityD. Prognosis
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM45
Bordetella pertussis is a bacteria that causes which of the following?
A. CroupB. PneumoniaC. TuberculosisD. Whooping Cough
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM46
Which category of microbes includes the causative agent of rabies?
A. VirusB. ProtozoaC. FungiD. Bacteria
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM47
If a person was vaccinated with the Chickenpox vaccine, what type of immunizing agent was presented?
A. AntibodyB. AntigenC. BothD. Neither
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM48
The attraction of leukocytes to the area of inflammation is referred to as:
A. ChemotaxisB. InfectionC. PhototaxisD. Parasitism
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM49
Which of the following is the correct description of a fungicidal agent?
A. it inhibits growth of fungiB. it destroys all forms of microbesC. it kills fungiD. it kills bacteria
MICROBIOLOGY ARIZONA COLLEGE PROCTORED EXAM50
Getting vaccinated with the COVID vaccine can protect us by:
A. Natural active immunityB. Artificial passive immunityC. Natural passive immunityD. Artificial active immunity
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