Nursing (NURS203)

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry Page 1 of 19 Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is the best definition of a macronutrient? A. a trace element B. a vitamin C. an organic molecule necessary for life D. the most abundant elements found in living cells* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Amino groups are an important component of which of the following macromolecules? A. carbohydrates B. l...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 10: Biochemistry of the Genome Page 1 of 16 Chapter 10: Biochemistry of the Genome * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Gregor Mendel conducted his revolutionary work on patterns of inheritance using which organism? A. fruit flies B. pea plants* C. roundworms D. snapdragons Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which best describes true-breeding organisms? A. They are heterozygous at multiple loci. B. They have been produced through hybri...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth Page 1 of 17 Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is not an example of a fomite? A. catheter B. doorknob C. mosquitoes* D. towels Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 13, 14, 23 2. HEPA filters are required for which Biological Safety Level (BSL)? A. BSL 1 B. BSL 2 C. BSL 3 D. BSL 4* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 37 3. From a clinical perspect...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses Page 1 of 17 Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which type of cells line the inner surface of blood vessels to prevent microbes from gaining access to blood? A. ciliated epithelial cells B. endothelial cells* C. keratinized squamous epithelial cells D. squamous epithelial cells Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14 2. Which of the following is not a type of cell...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 18: Adaptive Specific Host Defenses Page 1 of 16 Chapter 18: Adaptive Specific Host Defenses * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune system? A. dendritic cells B. eosinophils C. lymphocytes* D. macrophages Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14 2. Antibodies are made up of which of the following? A. carbohydrates B. glycoproteins* C. lipids D. nucleic acids Difficulty...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 4: Prokaryotic Diversity Page 1 of 17 Chapter 4: Prokaryotic Diversity * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which is the best example of a population? A. all the microbes living in a particular area B. all the microbes of a particular domain living in a particular area C. all the microbes of a single species living in a particular area* D. all the microbes living within the same host Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: 20 2. Microbial ecology ...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 19: Diseases of the Immune System Page 1 of 18 Chapter 19: Diseases of the Immune System * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. An allergy is an example of which of the following? A. a type I hypersensitivity* B. a type II hypersensitivity C. a type III hypersensitivity D. a type IV hypersensitivity Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. If someone were accidentally given blood of the wrong type, which of the following is likely to occur? A. ...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 21: Skin and Eye Infections Page 1 of 17 Chapter 21: Skin and Eye Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. The top part of the skin, which is exposed to the environment, is called: A. adipose tissue B. the dermis C. the epidermis* D. the hypodermis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which bacterial genus is commonly associated with acne? A. Candida B. Clostridium C. Propionibacterium* D. Salmonella Difficulty: Easy ASM Standar...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections Page 1 of 19 Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? A. eustachian tube* B. nasal cavity C. oropharynx D. sinus cavity Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which described the palatine tonsils? A. connective and muscular tissue within the nasopharynx B. connective and muscular tissue within the oropharynx C...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 23: Urogenital System Infections Page 1 of 15 Chapter 23: Urogenital System Infections * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. What is a glomerulus? A. a capillary bed that contacts a nephron* B. a connecting duct in the urinary system C. a part of the urinary bladder D. the part of the nephron that drains into the ureter Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Urine leaves the urinary bladder through which structure? A. collecting duct B. meatu...