https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/621/elementary-virologyWelcome 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-2/621/elementary-virologyMon, 20 Apr 2009 13:49:45 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0a14f1ce-dd48-46ad-a616-4bd38df2d8deArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/621/elementary-virology#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 1:49:45 PM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What type of microscope is employed for the examination of viruses and why? </li> <li>List 4 characteristics common to all viruses. </li> <li>What is a virion? </li> <li>Name the 2 main parts of a virus which comprise the nucleocapsid. </li> <li>What is the name of the individual protein structure units which comprise the capsid? </li> <li>List 4 shapes of nucleocapsid. </li> <li>List 4 naked virus families. </li> <li>List 4 enveloped virus families. </li> <li>State the method by which viruses reproduce. </li> <li>Briefly describe the method by which viruses reproduce. </li> <li>Why are viral infections difficult to control? </li> <li>What supportive nursing techniques might you employ in the case of a patient suffering a viral infection? </li> <li>How might the spread of viral infection be prevented? </li> <li>What is a prion? </li> <li>Give an example of a rare prion disease seen in cats.</li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>