Question 1

Fifth disease

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A)  is caused by Parvovirus B19.
B)  is a childhood febrile disease with a bright red rash on the cheeks.
C)  cannot be prevented at this time with vaccination.
D)  has a maculopapular rash that lasts for days to weeks.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

What enzyme is not found in Staphylococcus epidermidis but is found in Staphylococcus aureus?

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A)  peroxidase
B)  catalase
C)  lysozyme
D)  coagulase
E)  lipaseF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is not true of bacterial conjunctivitis?

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A)  transmitted through both direct and indirect contact
B)  can be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Streptococcus pneumoniae
C)  treatment is with a broad-spectrum topical antibiotic
D)  has a clear discharge
E)  can be caused by Staphylococcus aureus,Haemophilus influenzae,or Neisseria gonorrhoeaeF) A) and C)
G) C) and D) D

Question 4

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  A mother brings her 8-year-old daughter into the clinic where you are a nurse. The girl has a dry, flaky, and peeling rash around her mouth. The mother states that she has tried using numerous lotions, but the lesions persist. She has come here looking for information on how to make her daughter stop licking her lips, as she thinks this is causing the lesions. Upon closer examination, you notice small blisters and honey-colored crusts. You note that the patient is negative for other symptoms, including fever, nausea, vomiting, and general malaise. 
-You need to obtain a specimen for microbial analysis.What is the best location to culture from in this case?

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A)  The lesion itself,since there seems to be a superficial infection.
B)  The mouth for sputum,since it is most likely the culprit.
C)  The blood,since the infection was probably carried systemically.
D)  The urine,since the kidneys are probably flushing the infection from the body.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Keratitis is usually caused by

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A)  Streptococcus pyogenes.
B)  Staphylococcus aureus.
C)  herpes simplex.
D)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which form of anthrax involves a black eschar on the skin?

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A)  pulmonary
B)  gastrointestinal
C)  cutaneous
D)  All of the choices are correct.
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E) C

Question 7

Streptococcus pyogenes causes all of the following except

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A)  necrotizing fasciitis.
B)  erysipelas.
C)  impetigo.
D)  scarlet fever.
E)  scalded skin syndrome.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Staphylococcus can be differentiated from Streptococcus by the

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A)  Gram stain.
B)  coagulase test.
C)  catalase test.
D)  fermentation of mannitol.
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D) C

Question 9

Which of the following is mismatched?

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A)  tinea capitis - ringworm of the beard
B)  tinea pedis - ringworm of the foot
C)  tinea cruis - ringworm of the groin
D)  tinea corporis - ringworm of the body
E)  tinea unguium - ringworm of the nailsF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is not a causative agent of cutaneous mycoses?

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A)  Malassezia
B)  Trichophyton
C)  Microsporum
D)  Epidermophyton
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Occassionally Staphylococcus epidermidis may be isolated from the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the causative agent of tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malassezia
B)  Trichophyton
C)  Microsporum
D)  Epidermophyton
E)  None of the choices is correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is the most common form of microbe transmission in impetigo?

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A)  fomites
B)  direct contact
C)  mechanical vectors
D)  blood
E)  body fluidsF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Transmission of the pathogen of Leishmaniasis is by the

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A)  reduviid "kissing" bug.
B)  tsetse fly.
C)  anopheles mosquito.
D)  sand fly.
E)  hard-bodied tick.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Measles is also known as

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A)  rubella.
B)  shingles.
C)  rubeola.
D)  fifth disease.
E)  varicella.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) has the following characteristics except

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A)  starts with a high fever.
B)  causes roseola in infants and young children.
C)  appears as a mononucleosis-like illness in adults.
D)  a rash appears on the fourth day.
E)  it is a very rare form of herpesvirus.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Transmission of tineas includes

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A)  human to human.
B)  animal to human.
C)  soil to human.
D)  fomites to human.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following is not true of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  affects mostly newborns and babies
B)  an exotoxin-mediated disease
C)  toxin causes bullous lesions
D)  split in skin occurs between the dermis and epidermis
E)  split in skin occurs within the epidermisF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 19

All species of Staphylococcus

Accepted Answer

A)  lack spores.
B)  are motile.
C)  have capsules.
D)  produce coagulase.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

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What enzyme is not found in Staphylococcus epidermidis but is found in Staphylococcus aureus?

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Which of the following is not true of bacterial conjunctivitis?

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Keratitis is usually caused by

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Which of the following is not a causative agent of cutaneous mycoses?

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Occassionally Staphylococcus epidermidis may be isolated from the eye.

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Which of the following is the causative agent of tinea versicolor?

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Which of the following is the most common form of microbe transmission in impetigo?

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What enzyme is not found in Staphylococcus epidermidis but is found in Staphylococcus aureus?

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Which of the following is not true of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) ?

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