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WorksheetsMRSA Quiz (From MedicineNet)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
True
False
MRSA describes a specific type of bacteria that are resistant to certain antibiotics.
True
False
Is MRSA contagious?
Yes
No
I don't know
A commonly used word to describe MRSA is...
Superbug
E.coli
Salmonella
Rash
MRSA bacteria are most likely found...
In the air
In hospitals
Some of us carry MRSA bacteria in our...
Mouths
Eyes
Noses
Throats
What is the best defense against MRSA?
Good hygiene
Avoiding antibiotics
The MRSA vaccine
All of the above
MRSA most often enters the body through droplets from coughing or sneezing.
True
False
MRSA can cause sepsis, which is an infection of the blood.
True
False
A MRSA skin infection can often mimic a ________________.
Cut
Scrape
Spider bite
Stye
MRSA infections can cause complications such as...
"Flesh-eating" disease
Pneumonia
Death
All of the above
The skin condition cellulitis can be caused by MRSA or by other bacterial types.
True
False
