Infection and Antibiotics Quiz

What is an infection?

• A type of food

• A state where harmful microbes enter the body

• A kind of medicine

• A type of exercise

What can cause an infection?

• Clean water

• Healthy food

• Pathogenic microbes

• Fresh air

What is pus made of?

• Only bacteria

• Neutrophils and bacteria

• Only dead cells

• Water and sugar

What is the first stage of infection called?

• Incubation period

• Acute phase

• Recovery phase

• Prodromal stage

What do antibiotics do?

• Make food taste better

• Help with digestion

• Fight infections

• Increase energy

What is a common cause of nosocomial infections?

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Clean surfaces

• Fresh fruits

• Healthy bacteria

What is the purpose of a culture test?

• To check blood pressure

• To grow plants

• To measure temperature

• To identify bacteria

What does gram staining help to classify?

• Bacteria

• Types of food

• Animals

• Plants

What is a characteristic of gram-positive bacteria?

• Only found in water

• No cell wall

• Thin cell wall

• Thick cell wall

What is the role of host defense mechanisms?

• To help with digestion

• To protect against pathogens

• To grow bacteria

• To produce energy