ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 14 : Medical Asepsis and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
Match the following pathogens with their descriptions: Rickettsia
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rickettsia are bacteria often transmitted by vectors like ticks or fleas, as seen in diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Question 2 of 5
Match the following pathogens with their descriptions: Viruses
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Viruses are tiny parasites that invade host cells to reproduce, as they cannot replicate independently.
Question 3 of 5
Match the following pathogens with their descriptions: Protozoa
Correct Answer: G
Rationale: Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can cause intestinal illnesses, such as those from contaminated water (e.g., Giardia).
Question 4 of 5
Match the following pathogens with their descriptions: Fungi
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fungi, which can be unicellular or multicellular, often enter through skin breaks, causing infections like athlete's foot or candidiasis.
Question 5 of 5
Match the following pathogens with their descriptions: Helminths
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: Helminths are parasitic worms, such as tapeworms or roundworms, that often inhabit the human digestive tract.