Quiz 1 Retake (Honors)

What was the second type of bacteria that Addie got infected with?

• Staphylococcus

• Stenotrophomonas

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Why did Addie get better for a while and then get sick again?

• The antibiotics were not strong enough

• The bacteria developed resistance to the antibiotics

• Addie's immune system weakened

• The doctors made a mistake in the treatment

What is the main difference between resistant and non-resistant bacteria?

• Resistant bacteria are stronger

• Non-resistant bacteria are more common

• Resistant bacteria can survive antibiotics

• Non-resistant bacteria are harmless

Match the vocabulary term or prefix/suffix to it's meaning.

• Bacteria that is easily killed

• Stenotrophomonas bacteria

• Also called staph bacteria

• Pan-resistant bacteria

• Bacteria resistant to all antibiotics

• bio-

• life

• Staphylococcus bacteria

• Also called steno bacteria

• Susceptible bacteria

Why did Addie's condition worsen even after trying different antibiotics?

• The antibiotics were not effective against the bacteria

• Addie's body was rejecting the antibiotics

• The doctors didn't give the right dosage

• Addie was not taking the antibiotics properly

John, a medical student, is studying about MRSA. He is confused about the difference between community-associated and hospital-acquired MRSA. Can you help him understand?

• Community-associated MRSA is more dangerous

• Hospital-acquired MRSA is more common

• Community-associated MRSA is acquired outside of hospitals

• Hospital-acquired MRSA is resistant to all antibiotics

Where can people pick up community-associated antibiotic-resistant bacteria? (select 3)

• Public buses and trains

• Hospitals and clinics

• Schools and universities

• Restaurants and cafes

What does the CDC data show about the prevalence of multidrug-resistant infections?

• They are becoming less common over time

• They are only found in hospitals

• They are fairly common in the population

• They are more common in children

What is the history of resistance to different strains of bacteria? (select 2)

• Bacteria have always been resistant to antibiotics

• Resistance to antibiotics is a relatively recent phenomenon in human history

• Some bacteria were resistant even before antibiotics were widely used

• Resistance to antibiotics only occurs in hospitals

How many cases like Addie's were there in the past?

• Very few

• None

• A significant number

• Too many to count