Question 1

Production of enterotoxin is a characteristic of

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A)  Clostridium botulinum.
B)  Clostridium perfringens.
C)  Clostridium difficile.
D)  Clostridium tetani.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The virulence of Vibrio cholerae is due to its

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A)  capsule.
B)  neurotoxin.
C)  invasive enzymes.
D)  enterotoxin.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
 DJ is a 37-year-old male who has come into your city clinic. He seems to be healthy, but has come in for a hepatitis, HIV, and STD screen. After his test results come back, you discover that he is positive for hepatitis B. 
-After DJ was tested for hepatitis B,the healthcare worker that drew DJ's blood set the needle down on the counter instead of in the sharps container.Several hours later,another healthcare worker stuck herself with the needle.How concerned should she be that she could contract hepatitis B?

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A)  She should not be concerned at all.The virus dies once the blood dries.
B)  She should not be concerned at all.The virus is not transmitted blood-to-blood.
C)  She should be very concerned.The virus can survive several hours in dried blood.
D)  She should be very concerned.The virus multiplies indefinitely on hard surfaces.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Carriers of hepatitis B virus are not common.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
 DJ is a 37-year-old male who has come into your city clinic. He seems to be healthy, but has come in for a hepatitis, HIV, and STD screen. After his test results come back, you discover that he is positive for hepatitis B. 
-DJ is very upset about his diagnosis.He wants to know "how on earth" he could have contracted this disease.In what way is the hepatitis B infection transmitted?

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A)  needle sticks
B)  sexual contact
C)  sharing a toothbrush
D)  All of the choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

There are vaccines for immunity to the hepatitis B virus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Despite acidic conditions,some microorganisms have been found residing within the human stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is mismatched?

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A)  hepatitis A virus - nonenveloped,single-stranded RNA enterovirus
B)  hepatitis B virus - enveloped DNA virus
C)  hepatitis C virus - RNA virus
D)  hepatitis D virus - defective RNA virus that coinfects with HAV
E)  hepatitis E virus - self-limiting RNA virusF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

General symptoms of helminth infection include all of the following except

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A)  eggs,larvae,or adult worms found in feces.
B)  increased sensitivity to helminth antigens.
C)  intense abdominal pain.
D)  increased eosinophil count.
E)  vague nausea.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Outbreaks of which disease have been associated with fecal-contaminated drinking water?

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A)  cryptosporidiosis
B)  cyclosporiasis
C)  trichinosis
D)  toxoplasmosis
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Salmonella are

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A)  methane producers.
B)  motile.
C)  gram-positive rods.
D)  lactose fermenters.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Escherichia coli infections

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A)  are often transmitted by fecal-contaminated water and food.
B)  have been due to undercooked meat.
C)  involve enterotoxin in traveler's diarrhea.
D)  can be self-limiting with the only treatment being rehydration.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Antibiotics are used to treat E. coli O157:H7 caused diarrhea.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following can be transmitted by drinking contaminated water except

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A)  cryptosporidiosis.
B)  cyclosporiasis.
C)  malaria.
D)  campylobacter.
E)  giardiasis.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Campylobacter infection has all of the following characteristics except it

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A)  can last over 2 weeks.
B)  can burrow into the mucosa of the ileum and multiply.
C)  can lead to Guillain-Barre syndrome.
D)  can cause acute temporary paralysis.
E)  is caused by a shiga toxin.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The primary viral cause of chronic diarrhea,globally,is

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A)  cryptosporidium.
B)  rotavirus.
C)  adenovirus.
D)  norovirus.
E)  astrovirus.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

In the absence of dietary carbohydrates,bacteria do not cause tooth decay.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mumps causes permanent sterility in young male adults.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is incorrect about Staphylococcus aureus food intoxication?

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A)  Food gets contaminated by a human carrier.
B)  Common associated foods include custards,ham,cream pastries,and processed meats.
C)  After contamination,food must be left unrefrigerated for a few hours.
D)  Ingestion of the pathogen allows it to multiply and damage the GI tract lining.
E)  Symptoms come on quickly and include nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Research does not indicate a link between the numbers and types of bacteria causing periodontitis and thicker carotid arteries in an individual.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Despite acidic conditions,some microorganisms have been found residing within the human stomach.

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Mumps causes permanent sterility in young male adults.

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The virulence of Vibrio cholerae is due to its

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In the absence of dietary carbohydrates,bacteria do not cause tooth decay.

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Research does not indicate a link between the numbers and types of bacteria causing periodontitis and thicker carotid arteries in an individual.

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Which is mismatched?

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Campylobacter infection has all of the following characteristics except it

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Which is incorrect about Staphylococcus aureus food intoxication?

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Carriers of hepatitis B virus are not common.

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Escherichia coli infections

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All of the following can be transmitted by drinking contaminated water except

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Antibiotics are used to treat E. coli O157:H7 caused diarrhea.

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General symptoms of helminth infection include all of the following except

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Production of enterotoxin is a characteristic of

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Outbreaks of which disease have been associated with fecal-contaminated drinking water?

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There are vaccines for immunity to the hepatitis B virus.

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The primary viral cause of chronic diarrhea,globally,is

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Salmonella are

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Exam 20: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

Despite acidic conditions,some microorganisms have been found residing within the human stomach.

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Mumps causes permanent sterility in young male adults.

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The virulence of Vibrio cholerae is due to its

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In the absence of dietary carbohydrates,bacteria do not cause tooth decay.

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Research does not indicate a link between the numbers and types of bacteria causing periodontitis and thicker carotid arteries in an individual.

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Which is mismatched?

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Campylobacter infection has all of the following characteristics except it

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Which is incorrect about Staphylococcus aureus food intoxication?

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Carriers of hepatitis B virus are not common.

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Escherichia coli infections

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All of the following can be transmitted by drinking contaminated water except

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Antibiotics are used to treat E. coli O157:H7 caused diarrhea.

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General symptoms of helminth infection include all of the following except

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Production of enterotoxin is a characteristic of

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Outbreaks of which disease have been associated with fecal-contaminated drinking water?

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There are vaccines for immunity to the hepatitis B virus.

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The primary viral cause of chronic diarrhea,globally,is

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Salmonella are

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