DENA 1050 MICRO TEST REVIEW 2

The primary cause of shingles is what virus?

Varicella Zoter (type 3)

Which disease prevents immunization?

Hepatitis B

Microorganism that produces disease in humans are known as what?

Pathogens

What are the four portals of entry for microorganisms to enter the body?

Inhalation

Ingestion

Mucous membrane

Break in the skin

Which of the following forms of hepatitis in food and water?

Hepatitis A (and E)

Which of the following are not caused by bacterial?

Mono (Mononucleosis) (kissing disease)

OPIM stands for?

Other

Potentially

Infectious

Materials

What disease that is transmitted and breaks down immune system?

HIV

Which herpes virus type causes swors on the lips?

Type 1

What term refers to the pathogenicity or strength of an organism in its ability to produce disease?

Virulence

Which symptoms appear soon….

Acute/ inflammation

Transmission of a disease to a person through handling instruments?

Indirect transmission

According through what all patients need to treat blood born disease?

Standard precautions

In order for pathogens to cause infection they must have a way in to enter the body?

Portal of entry

Dental assistant should be immunized against?

HIV and Tuberculosis

The most common route of disease transmission in a dental office is through?

Indirect

What are the main diseases of concern in healthcare?

Hepatitis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

What are the three main diseases that do not have vaccinations available

Hepatitis C, HIV and Tuberculosis (not available in the US)

What is the most common chronic bloodborne infection and leading cause of liver transplantation in the U.S.?

Hepatitis C

What is bioburden?

Refers to organic materials such as blood and saliva.

Which of the Hepatitis diseases are spread by fecal-oral transmission?

A and E

How are the others spread?

Percutaneous and permucosal (bloodborne) blood or OPIM

What are the three most common Hepatitis infections?

A, B and C

What are the four basic processes that cause pathogenic agents to be present in the mouth?

Oral diseases
Systemic disease with oral lesions
Respiratory diseases
Bloodborne diseases

What is the leading cause of death of AIDS patients?

Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, a fungal infection in the
lungs.

What is it called when you get an outbreak of herpes on your finger(s)?

Herpetic whitlow

Name and describe the six links in the chain of infection:

Infectious agent (pathogen)
Reservoir host (source of pathogen)
Portal of exit
Route of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host

What is the most frequently reported vaccine-preventable disease in U.S.?

HBV

According to your PPT, about 90% of adults have been infected with what disease?

Herpesvirus 1

What is another name for the human herpesvirus type 3, and how is it spread?

Chickenpox, it is spread through
saliva and nasal secretions (droplets) in addition to contact with skin lesions. It is considered a respiratory
disease

What is the disease that is considered the adult version of chickenpox, and the name of the pathogen that causes both?

Shingles. Human herpesvirus type 3 (varicella-zoster virus) causes chickenpox and shingles.

What is the leading cause of middle-ear infections in children and can cause bacterial meningitis?

Streptococcus Pneumoniae