Coccidioidomycosis A. the stage during which signs and symptoms of a disease fade and a person is no longer contagious B. Infection of the outer ear (ear canal) C. Reduces blood flow and heat transfer by decreasing the diameter of superficial blood vessels. D. Infection caused by inhalation of the fungus Coccidioides immitis, also known as Valley Fever.

blepharitis A. an inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath B. pertaining to disease of unknown origin C. inflammation of the eyelid D. Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)

projections that increase the cell's surface area A. Microvilli B. MAST cells c. Otitis externa d. Idiopathic

Healthcare workers should have blood titers drawn to assess immunity status to tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis infection prior to working with which patient population? A. Adolescents B. Diabetics C. Infants D. Older adults

Which of the following was discovered following an outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 and traced to aerosolized particles from the water used in air conditioning units? A. Legionellosis B. Histoplasmosis C. Whooping cough D. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

What is the technical name for the medical specialty that involves the ears, nose, and throat? A. Obstetrics and Gynecology B. Rheumatology C. Pulmonology D. Otorhinolaryngology

Which of the following is a severe eye infection which causes red bumps on the inner eyelids, itching, tearing, and heavy discharge seen in some who use extended wear contact lenses? A. Neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia B. Giant papillary conjunctivitis C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome D. Trachoma

"Bull-neck" appearance is a characteristic sign of which type of respiratory infection? A. Diptheria B. Influenza C. Pneumonia D. Histoplasmosis

Individuals in which of the following groups are at highest risk for Klebsiella pneumoniae infections? A. Alcohol use disorder B. Assisted living residents C. Convention attendees D. Cystic fibrosis patients

Which of the following is the technical term for "swimmer's ear"? A. Blepharitis B. Trachoma C. Otitis externa D. Otitis media

Myringotomy procedures are performed for which type of infection? A. Conjunctivitis B. Legionellosis C. Otitis media D. Whooping cough

Which 5-dose vaccine is recommended for children at 2, 4, and 6 months, between 15 and 18 months, and between 4 and 6 years of age to prevent serious respiratory disease? A. Shingles B. Influenza C. Pneumococcal meningitis D. Diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, and acellular pertussis (DTaP)

Broken ribs, inguinal hernias, and rectal prolapse are complications of which stage of pertussis infection? A. Convalescent B. Vaccination C. Paroxysmal D. Catarrhal

Which infection from Haemophilus influenzae requires immediate treatment and endotracheal tube (ET) intubation due to respiratory obstruction? A. Blastomycosis B. Epiglottitis C. Mycoplasmal pneumonia D. Rheumatic fever

Which type of material is NOT used for obtaining a swab specimen for culture in suspected Bordetella infections? A. Cotton B. Nylon C. Polyester D. Rayon

Which pathogen is responsible for otomycosis infection and produces visible cotton-like spores and gray, black, or yellow spots in the external ear canal? A. Aspergillus B. Blastomyces C. Candida D. Histoplasma

Which of the following causes damage to heart valves and may result from untreated streptococcal pharyngitis infection? A. Diphtheria B. Otitis media C. Rheumatic fever D. Whooping cough

Which of the following infections is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world? A. Neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia B. Giant papillary conjunctivitis C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome D. Trachoma

Which term refers to the second stage of Bordetella pertussis infection characterized by violent coughing spells? A. Catarrhal B. Convalescent C. Paroxysmal D. Progressive

Which term refers to the medical/surgical specialty that treats infections and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat? A. Immunology B. Pulmonology C. Ophthalmology D. Otorhinolaryngology

Which term describes the anatomical structure that connects the middle ear and pharynx that is smaller, less slanted, and more easily obstructed, commonly leading to infection? A. Lacrimal duct B. Facial sinuses C. Eustachian tube D. Tympanic membrane

Which respiratory infection was first discovered in Philadelphia in convention attendees and the cause was pinpointed to standing water in pipes used for air conditioning which aerosolized the Gram-negative bacilli? A. Legionellosis B. Cystic fibrosis C. Blastomycosis D. Tuberculosis

Which term describes the infection seen primarily in the Mississippi Valley area and characterized by a primary lung infection which spreads to cutaneous tissues causing tissue destruction? A. Blastomycosis B. Coccidioidomycosis C. Histoplasmosis D. Legionellosis

Which serious respiratory infection is often a secondary bacterial infection following an initial viral infection, with the very young, older adults, and patients who are immunocompromised being at highest risk? A. Coccidiomycosis B. Pneumonia C. Legionellosis D. Diptheria

Patients with cystic fibrosis are at greater risk of developing pneumonia caused by which potentially fatal pathogen? A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa B. Klenisella pneumoniae C. Coccidioides immitis D. Streptococcus pneumoniae

Which untreated sexually-transmitted infection passed to neonates causes blindness and was previously treated with silver nitrate but has been replaced by safer antibiotics? A. Keratitis B. Dacryocystitis C. Gonorrheal ophthalmia D. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Which of the following terms describes an idiosyncratic delayed hypersensitivity reaction involving the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes? A. Giant papillary conjuntivitis B. Neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome D. Trachoma

Which potentially life-threatening infection is characterized by pathogenic penetration the mastoid bone, and damage cranial nerve VIII? A. Chlamydial conjunctivitis B. Malignant otitis externa C. Swimmer’s ear D. Otitis media

Which term describes an infection specifically involving the eyelids? A. Blepharitis B. Conjunctivitis C. Dacryocystitis D. Keratitis

Which of the following terms refers to an unexpected, unclear, or unusual cause of or reaction to infection as seen with Stevens-Johnson syndrome? A. Acute B. Idiopathic C. Latent D. Sequela

Coccidioides immitis is classified as which type of respiratory system pathogen? A. Bacterial B. Fungal C. Parasitic D. Viral

Surgical excision of which of the following that normally filters pneumococci from the blood places individuals at greater risk of pneumococcal sepsis? A. Liver B. Lung C. Spleen D. Tonsils

Which acute disease produces a grayish necrotic exudate called a pseudomembrane that covers upper airway structures resulting in potential obstruction as well as an external bull-neck appearance? A. COVID-19 B. Diphtheria C. Pneumonia D. Whooping cough

Glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever are secondary complications of which bacterial respiratory infection? A. Whooping cough B. ueerculos s C. histoolasmosts D. Streptococcal pharyngitis

Older adults are prone to developing a serious complication referred to as hemorrhagic necrotizing consolidation of the lungs from Klebsiella pneumoniae, also known? A. Rheumatic fever B. Acute glomerulonephritis C. Whooping cough D. Lobar pneumonia