Microbiology for Health Professions
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Course Introduction
Microbiology for Health Professions provides an in-depth exploration of microorganisms and their impact on human health. The course covers the fundamental aspects of microbial structure, function, genetics, growth, and classification, with an emphasis on bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites relevant to clinical practice. Students will examine the mechanisms of disease transmission, host immune responses, and the principles of infection control. The curriculum also introduces diagnostic laboratory techniques and current challenges in antimicrobial resistance. Designed for future healthcare professionals, this course underscores the importance of microbiology knowledge in preventing, diagnosing, and managing infectious diseases in clinical settings.
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Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals 6th Edition by Gary Lee
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Chapter 1: The Invisible World
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Q1) The introduction of vaccination programs has led to
A)worldwide control of tuberculosis.
B)the worldwide eradication of polio and smallpox.
C)the eradication of deaths due to 'childhood diseases'.
D)a reduction in the incidence of birth defects due to rubella.
E)all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) Antibiotic resistance
A)has increased with over-use of antibiotics.
B)only occurs where antibiotics are sold without prescription.
C)is only a minor problem when vaccines are available.
D)leads to new species of bacteria arising.
E)all of the above.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Biological Reactions in Microbial Cells
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Q1) A compound that can be broken down with the release of energy is A)glucose.
B)a lipid.
C)a protein.
D)acetyl CoA.
E)all of the above.
Answer: E
Q2) The simple compound formed by green plants from water and carbon dioxide using the sun's energy is A)sucrose.
B)glucose.
C)starch.
D)fructose.
E)cellulose.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Bacteria
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Q1) The structure that enables bacterial cells to form biofilms on surfaces is the A)flagellum.
B)pilus.
C)glucan.
D)slime layer.
E)protoplast.
Answer: D
Q2) A major component of the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria is A)lipopolysaccharide.
B)phospholipid.
C)peptidoglycan.
D)lipoproteins.
E)protein.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Genes and Biotechnology
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Q1) The polymerase chain reaction (PCR)is used to
A)duplicate the chromosomes of bacteria.
B)produce billions of copies of a segment of DNA.
C)separate DNA fragments in an electromagnetic field.
D)stain fragments of DNA with a radioactive label.
E)determine the sequence of nucleotides in a segment of DNA.
Q2) The synthesis of a protein requires the process of
A)conjugation followed by recombination.
B)recombination followed by conjugation.
C)transcription followed by translation.
D)translation followed by recombination.
E)transcription followed by recombination.
Q3) The term used to indicate that a cell produces a protein from a gene is A)specialised transformation.
B)gene expression.
C)genetic recombination.
D)protein conjugation.
E)reverse transcription.
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Chapter 5: Viruses and Viral Diseases
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Q1) Hepatitis B virus can cause a carrier state in a person,which means that
A)there is a continuous,low level of virus replication.
B)the person is infected but doesn't transmit the virus.
C)the infection will only ever be mild.
D)the person's immune system is permanently damaged.
E)all of the above.
Q2) During viral infection in human cells the
A)virus attaches to the host cell and injects its nucleic acid into the cell.
B)protein capsid of the virus is digested by lysozyme.
C)viral nucleic acid is copied by the host cell DNA.
D)viral DNA directs the host cell DNA to synthesise viral components.
E)host cell is not damaged when the new viral particles are released.
Q3) The name virus literally means
A)alive.
B)poison.
C)infectious.
D)microscopic.
E)non-living.
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Chapter 6: Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Fungi, protozoa and
Multicellular Organisms
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Q1) Which of the following is acquired by eating undercooked pork?
A)Filariasis.
B)Trichinosis.
C)Hydatids.
D)Hookworm.
E)Schistosomiasis.
Q2) Protozoa are
A)single-celled procaryotic organisms.
B)procaryotic organisms that live in water.
C)single-celled eucaryotic organisms.
D)multi-celled eucaryotic organisms.
E)multi-celled procaryotic organisms.
Q3) Thrush is caused by
A)herpes zoster.
B)Chlamydia trachomatis.
C)Staphylococcus epidermidis.
D)Candida albicans.
E)human papilloma virus.
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Chapter 7: Hostmicrobe Interactions and Principles of Disease
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Q1) In a healthy person,which area of the body has a normal microbiota?
A)Bladder.
B)Heart.
C)Vagina.
D)Lungs.
E)Blood.
Q2) The microbes that make up the microbiota of humans
A)can change over a person's lifetime.
B)are influenced by factors such as age,nutritional status and environment.
C)can cause infections in the host.
D)provide various benefits to the host.
E)all of the above.
Q3) Which of the following contributes to the virulence of a bacterium?
A)Presence of a capsule.
B)Presence of attachment pili.
C)Production of toxins.
D)Invasiveness.
E)All of the above.
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Chapter 8: Epidemiology: How Diseases Are Spread
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Q1) An example of an infection which is transmitted by an arthropod vector is A)rabies.
B)polio.
C)Murray Valley encephalitis.
D)cytomegalovirus infection.
E)SARS.
Q2) Which of the following infections does NOT have the skin as a portal of entry?
A)Hookworm infection.
B)Tetanus.
C)Impetigo.
D)Measles.
E)Malaria.
Q3) In order to cause an infection a microorganism must be able to A)gain access to the host.
B)adhere to host tissue.
C)resist or evade host defences.
D)damage host tissue.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 9: The Bodys Defence Systems
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Q1) The main phagocytic cells in the body are
A)monocytes and lymphocytes.
B)macrophages and lymphocytes.
C)neutrophils and basophils.
D)macrophages and neutrophils.
E)macrophages and natural killer (NK)cells.
Q2) Which class of antibody is indicative of a recent infection?
A)IgG.
B)IgA.
C)IgM.
D)IgD.
E)IgE.
Q3) Toxoids are
A)antibodies against toxins.
B)lipopolysaccharides of Gram-negative bacteria.
C)proteins that don't stimulate the immune system.
D)inactivated toxins that are immunogenic.
E)the active components of all vaccines.
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Chapter 10: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Evasion
Strategies of Microorganisms
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Q1) Biofilm formation may assist bacteria to
A)synchronise their toxin production.
B)attach to a surface.
C)infect a wound.
D)contaminate an intravascular catheter.
E)all of the above.
Q2) The fungi that cause tinea (or ringworm)are able to infect skin because they secrete a
A)coagulase.
B)mucinase.
C)haemolysin.
D)keratinase.
E)leukocidin.
Q3) The toxin of Clostridium tetani
A)kills cells by stopping protein synthesis.
B)interferes with transmission in inhibitory neurons.
C)causes a large outflow of water and ions from intestinal epithelial cells.
D)blocks the release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions.
E)kills cells by damaging the cell membrane.
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Chapter 11: Principles of Sterilisation and Disinfection
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Q1) Which of the following antiseptics is commonly used for skin disinfection before surgery?
A)Hexachlorophene.
B)Povidone-iodine.
C)Triclosan.
D)Alcohol.
E)Glutaraldehyde.
Q2) Which concentration of ethyl alcohol is the most effective bactericide?
A)100%
B)90%
C)70%
D)50%
E)20%
Q3) The conditions necessary to destroy endospores are
A)Boiling at 100 C for 15 minutes.
B)Heating to 110 C for 30 minutes.
C)Heating to 115 C for 10 minutes.
D)Heating to 121 C for 15 minutes.
E)Any temperature above 100 C for 3 minutes.
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Chapter 12: Antimicrobial Therapy
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Q1) One of the side effects of using aminoglycoside antibiotics is
A)kidney failure.
B)skin rashes.
C)allergic reaction.
D)high blood pressure.
E)all of the above.
Q2) Carbapenems
A)are synthetic antimicrobial drugs.
B)are infrequently used because of their toxicity.
C)inhibit protein synthesis.
D)are resistant to all beta-lactamases.
E)have a narrow spectrum of activity.
Q3) Combination therapy is used for treating HIV infection
A)because it is a life-threatening disease.
B)because multiple viruses are involved.
C)to prevent development of resistance to each drug.
D)because it is not known which drug will be most effective.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 13: Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities
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Q1) Which of the following would NOT be regarded as an iatrogenic infection?
A)Surgical wound infection.
B)Infection of a burn site.
C)Infection of a catheter insertion site.
D)Lung infection associated with a tracheostomy.
E)Brain abscess following neurosurgery.
Q2) Which of the following are the most common causes of hospital-acquired infections?
A)Blood-borne viruses.
B)Bacteria.
C)Fungi.
D)Gastrointestinal viruses.
E)Candida.
Q3) A superbug is a microorganism which
A)has a high degree of virulence.
B)is better at causing disease.
C)is only found in hospitals.
D)is able to mutate very quickly.
E)is resistant to multiple types of antibiotics.
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Chapter 14: Issues in Public Health
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Q1) The vaccine for which of the following diseases is no longer included in the Australian childhood immunisation schedule because it is no longer a threat in the world?
A)Diphtheria.
B)Tetanus.
C)Poliomyelitis.
D)Chickenpox.
E)All of the above are still included in the schedule.
Q2) Which of the following is FALSE? Trachoma
A) is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
B)has a high incidence among Aboriginal people in the Kimberley region.
C)is carried by mosquitoes.
D) can be treated with antibiotics.
E) if left untreated can cause blindness.
Q3) The true incidence of HIV infection in Australia is not known because
A)infected people may be asymptomatic for a long period.
B)it is not a notifiable disease.
C)a proportion of people receive treatment before the diagnosis is confirmed.
D)it can't be diagnosed with any certainty.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 15: Microbial Techniques for Diagnosis of Infection
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Q1) Laboratory diagnosis of all infectious diseases can be achieved by
A)direct microscopic examination of a specimen.
B)culture and isolation of microorganisms from a specimen.
C)detection of specific antibodies in the patient's blood.
D)detection of microbial DNA in a specimen.
E)none of the above.
Q2) Three samples of blood are usually collected over a 24-48 hour period from a patient with a suspected bloodstream infection
A)to see if the causative organism is changing.
B)to test for different types of organisms.
C)because some organisms are difficult to culture.
D)because the causative organisms may be intermittently shed into the bloodstream.
E)all of the above.
Q3) A specimen collected from a patient for culture in the microbiology laboratory
A)should always be refrigerated prior to sending it to the laboratory.
B)should always be shipped in transport medium.
C)should be taken before antibiotic therapy is commenced wherever possible.
D)is rarely infectious after it has been collected.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 16: Skin, wound and Eye Infections
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Q1) Pediculosis
A)is a worm infestation.
B)is always transmitted during sexual contact.
C)always involves the pubic area.
D)is treated with insecticidal shampoos.
E)all of the above.
Q2) Warts on the skin are caused by
A)rubeola viruses.
B)papilloma viruses.
C)herpes virus.
D)varicella virus.
E)zoster virus.
Q3) Gas gangrene
A)is caused by group A streptococci.
B)is a type of necrotising fasciitis.
C)can only be treated by amputation of the affected limb.
D)is an infection of nerve cells.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 17: Respiratory Tract Infections
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Q1) Bronchiolitis
A)most severely affects children under 2 years of age.
B)is most often caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
C)is highly infectious.
D)may result in respiratory distress in infants.
E)all of the above.
Q2) What causes glandular fever?
A)Hendra virus.
B)Epstein-Barr (EB)virus.
C)Streptococcus pyogenes.
D)Haemophilus influenzae.
E)Respiratory syncytial virus.
Q3) Atypical mycobacterial infections
A)are caused by Mycobacterium bovis.
B)are caused by highly drug-sensitive organisms.
C)are most common in people with AIDS.
D)involve only the lungs.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 18: Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
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Q1) Antimicrobial therapy with a broad spectrum drug in hospital may result in a patient developing
A)pseudomembranous colitis.
B)diarrhoea due to Clostridium difficile.
C)overgrowth of Candida albicans.
D)any of the above.
E)none of the above.
Q2) Which of the following could be transmitted by needlestick injury?
A)Hepatitis B.
B)Hepatitis C.
C)Hepatitis D.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.
Q3) In rotavirus infections
A)infants are easily dehydrated.
B)the virus is very contagious.
C)there is a high fatality rate in infants.
D)only symptomatic treatment is possible.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 19: Cardiovascular and Multisystem Infections
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Q1) Lyme disease
A)is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
B)is mainly spread by mosquitoes.
C)only occurs in the United States.
D)can be spread from human to human in saliva.
E)all of the above.
Q2) The most common rickettsial infection in Australia is
A)scrub typhus.
B)Queensland tick typhus.
C)Q fever.
D)Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
E)epidemic typhus.
Q3) Dengue fever is
A)transmitted by sand flies.
B)caused by a virus.
C)transmitted by the faecal-oral route.
D)preventable by vaccination.
E)all of the above.
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Chapter 20: Infections of the Nervous System
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Q1) Murray Valley encephalitis is usually acquired by
A)a mosquito bite.
B)close skin contact with an infected person.
C)ingestion of toxin in food.
D)a deep puncture wound.
E)exposure to respiratory secretions from an infected person.
Q2) A transmissible spongiform encephalopathy
A)is exemplified by kuru.
B)only affects humans.
C)is caused by an infectious nucleic acid.
D)is rarely fatal.
E)all of the above.
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE? Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A)is thought to be acquired by consumption of contaminated beef.
B)led to the slaughter of millions of cattle in Britain.
C)is caused by an infectious protein.
D)is always fatal.
E)All of the above.
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Chapter 21: Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
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Q1) What is the term for the presence of large number of leukocytes in urine?
A)Dysuria.
B)Pyuria.
C)Haematuria.
D)Leukopoiesis.
E)Leukopenia.
Q2) Which of the following sexually transmissible infections can cause congenital defects?
A)Chlamydia.
B)Gonorrhoea.
C)Rubella.
D)Syphilis.
E)Genital warts.
Q3) Which of the following is an important innate defence of the urinary tract?
A)Normal urine flow.
B)The mucociliary escalator.
C)Urinary antibodies.
D)Mucosal lymphocytes.
E)All of the above.
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