MRSA Quiz

What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) commonly associated with?

• Common cold

• Skin infections and sometimes more severe infections like sepsis

• Allergic reactions

• Digestive problems

According to the article, what has been the trend in hospitalization rates for mild MRSA infections in the US from 2010 to 2014?

• Increased significantly

• Remained constant

• Decreased

• Fluctuated unpredictably

Which of the following is NOT a common way people get infected with MRSA, as mentioned in the article?

• Through cuts and scrapes

• Contamination of cuts and scrapes

• Airborne transmission

• Intravenous lines

What makes MRSA a particularly challenging pathogen to treat?

• It is resistant to many widely-used antibiotics

• It causes non-infectious diseases

• It is not detectable until severe symptoms show

• It only infects people with weak immune systems

What database was used to analyze records of hospitalized patients with MRSA from 2010 to 2014?

• National Health Service Database

• National Patient Sample Database

• Hospitalized Patient Records Database

• Medical Research Analysis Database

By what percentage did hospitalizations due to MRSA decrease from 2010 to 2014?

• 7%

• 16%

• 10%

• 20%

According to the study, which type of infections showed an increase in hospitalizations?

• MSSA infections

• MRSA infections

• S. aureus pneumonia

• S. aureus and MRSA pneumonia

What was the estimated number of hospitalizations with MRSA in the year 2014?

• 350,000

• 500,000

• 250,000

• 450,000

Which region in the US had the highest rates of hospitalization related to MRSA according to the study?

• Northern region

• Eastern region

• Southern region

• Western region

What is the primary reason for the decrease in hospitalization rates for MRSA between 2010 and 2014?

• Increase in the use of antibiotics

• Reduction in skin infections

• Better hygiene practices in hospitals

• More effective MRSA treatments