WGU Clinical Microbiology Exam 2
Questions and Answers
Cell deteriorations due to viral infections are known as (CORRECT ANSWER)
cytopathic effects
which one of the following is true regarding viruses? (CORRECT ANSWER) viruses
are not composed of cells
Viruses capable of inducing tumors in animals are called (CORRECT ANSWER)
oncogenic viruses
latent viral infection in humans? (CORRECT ANSWER) shingles
Viruses that infect bacteria are called (CORRECT ANSWER) bacteriophages
the plaque method can be used to (CORRECT ANSWER) grow bacteriophages
Which one of the following is NOT true about normal microbiota?
•They begin to be established at birth.
•Physical and chemical factors affect their growth.
•They are localized in specific body regions.
•They are present only for a relatively short time. (CORRECT ANSWER) they are
present only for a relatively short time
Normal microbiota can benefit the host by preventing the overgrowth of harmful
microorganisms. This is called microbial (CORRECT ANSWER) antagonism
What term is used to describe a disease that develops slowly and is likely to
continue or recur for long periods? (CORRECT ANSWER) chronic
The stage of disease that is characterized by early, mild symptoms is called the
(CORRECT ANSWER) prodromal period
The spread of pathogens via contaminated water is an example of ________
transmission. (CORRECT ANSWER) vehicle
Which one of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to healthcare-associated
infections? (CORRECT ANSWER) normal microbiota on the patient
The incidence of specific notifiable diseases is known as (CORRECT ANSWER)
morbidity
The degree of pathogenicity of an organism is known as the (CORRECT ANSWER)
virulence
Which one of the following is NOT an example of the parenteral route of entry?
(CORRECT ANSWER) conjunctiva
Questions and Answers
Cell deteriorations due to viral infections are known as (CORRECT ANSWER)
cytopathic effects
which one of the following is true regarding viruses? (CORRECT ANSWER) viruses
are not composed of cells
Viruses capable of inducing tumors in animals are called (CORRECT ANSWER)
oncogenic viruses
latent viral infection in humans? (CORRECT ANSWER) shingles
Viruses that infect bacteria are called (CORRECT ANSWER) bacteriophages
the plaque method can be used to (CORRECT ANSWER) grow bacteriophages
Which one of the following is NOT true about normal microbiota?
•They begin to be established at birth.
•Physical and chemical factors affect their growth.
•They are localized in specific body regions.
•They are present only for a relatively short time. (CORRECT ANSWER) they are
present only for a relatively short time
Normal microbiota can benefit the host by preventing the overgrowth of harmful
microorganisms. This is called microbial (CORRECT ANSWER) antagonism
What term is used to describe a disease that develops slowly and is likely to
continue or recur for long periods? (CORRECT ANSWER) chronic
The stage of disease that is characterized by early, mild symptoms is called the
(CORRECT ANSWER) prodromal period
The spread of pathogens via contaminated water is an example of ________
transmission. (CORRECT ANSWER) vehicle
Which one of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to healthcare-associated
infections? (CORRECT ANSWER) normal microbiota on the patient
The incidence of specific notifiable diseases is known as (CORRECT ANSWER)
morbidity
The degree of pathogenicity of an organism is known as the (CORRECT ANSWER)
virulence
Which one of the following is NOT an example of the parenteral route of entry?
(CORRECT ANSWER) conjunctiva
