https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/615/terms-and-definitionsWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/615/terms-and-definitionsMon, 20 Apr 2009 13:44:33 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:6cba976f-dcbd-4e5d-a86c-5805fce1bd44Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/615/terms-and-definitions#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 1:44:33 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is meant by microbiology? </li> <li>What is immunology? </li> <li>What is a microorganism? </li> <li>What is another name for a microorganism? </li> <li>What units are frequently used to measure the size of microorganisms? </li> <li>What is the name given to the system of naming microorganisms? </li> <li>Briefly describe the following: bacterium and virus. </li> <li>List 6 differences between bacteria and viruses. </li> <li>What is a parasite? Describe the main difference between endo- and ectoparasites. </li> <li>What is a saprophyte? </li> <li>What is a pathogen? </li> <li>List the 4 main ways in which a pathogen causes infectious disease. </li> <li>What is meant by symbiosis? </li> <li>What is meant by mutualistic? </li> <li>What is a commensal? </li> <li>What are opportunists? </li> <li>In addition to bacteria, viruses and fungi; what other microorganism may be pathogenic? </li> <li>Can you give 2 examples of protozoa? What disease might each cause? </li> <li>The rickettsias are a group of obligate intracellular organisms that are smaller than bacteria. What is the name of the rickettsia organism associated with feline infectious anaemia? </li> <li>What is the name of the stain used to detect the presence of haemobartonella felis? </li> <li>Can you name the 2 groups of microorganisms which may be either unicellular or multicellular? </li> <li>What are toxins, and which group of microorganisms employ them in order to cause infectious disease? </li> <li>What are the 2 types of toxin recognised? </li> <li>What is meant by virulence? </li> <li>How is the virulence of a microorganism enhanced? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>