Name that Infection

Staphylococcus aureus can cause infection is the patient. What are some reasons that it is so virulent? (Select all that apply)

• It can live for a long time on surfaces.

• It easily mutates and is resistant to antibiotics

• It invades the host cell easily.

• It lives everywhere and is opportunistic.

A 45 year-old patient presents with minor respiratory symptoms but states he "doesn't feel that bad." What infection do you suspect?

• Streptococcal infection

• Mycoplasma pneumonia

• Legionnaire's disease

• Rubella

A college-aged student comes to the ED complaining of headache, a stiff neck, fever, and photophobia. What is the probable cause of these symptoms?

• Bacterial meningitis

• Psuedomonas aeruginosa

• Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

• Diptheria

The nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile (C-diff). What should the nurse tell the patient about that disease? (Select all that apply)

• C-diff causes frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain

• Washing hands with soap and water is important to prevent spread.

• Using hand sanitizer will kill the bacteria.

• C-diff is spread by indirect contact.

What is a bacterial infection spread by ticks that causes a rash, joint paint, fever, and fatigue?

• Tetanus

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

• Pertussis

• Lyme Disease

A patient tests positive for Epstein Barr Virus. What symptoms would the patient have to confirm the diagnosis?

• Fever, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly

• Cough, arthralgia, itching eyes

• Rash, fatigue, cough

• Sore throat, abdominal pain, increased congestion

What are common signs and symptoms of measles? (Select all that apply)

• fever

• rash

• swollen glands

• Koplik's spots

• abdominal pain

A child presents with swollen parotid glad, fever, and sore throat. The provider diagnoses him with mumps. What long term complication may the boy encounter?

• Impaired swallowing

• Loss of taste

• Blindness

• Sterility

And overgrowth of candida occurs after antibiotic therapy. What would the nurse see on examination? (Select 2)

• Thick, white discharge in the vagina

• Green nasal discharge

• White plaque on the tongue

• White sputum with cough

A patient presents to the ED. She has recently traveled to Africa for a medical mission trip. Her symptoms include jaundice, fever, and chills, and after examination, the provider finds hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. What infection does the provider suspect?

• Toxoplasmosis

• German measles

• Tapeworm

• Malaria