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Identification of infectious Disease Processes missed questions on study guide

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What are elements of virulence? a. secretion of enzymes to enhance spread b. a mechanism for transmission to a new host c. invasion & dissemination in the host d. avoidance of host resistance e. ability of pathogen to survive in external environment B. A mechanism for transmission to a new host e. ability of pathogen to survive in external environment
The current CAP national quality measures used in the US include all but: a. abx timing b. abx selection c. blood cultures performed in ed before abx started d ensure that all patients are screened for pnu vaccine d ensure that all patients are screened for pnu vaccine
The paroxysmal stage of pertussis usually lasts: a. 1-6 weeks b. 11-15 weeks c.15-20 weeks d. 6-21 weeks a. 1-6 weeks
All of these can penetrate the intact epithelium of the conjunctiva or cornea except: a. staphylococcus aureus b. streptococcus pneumoniae c. Neisseria meningitidis d. neisseria gonorrhoeae a. staphylococcus aureus
E.coli in the urine with resistance to cephalosporin and sensitive to ciprofloxacin is an example of: a. methicillin resistance b. aminoglycoside resistance c. extended-spectrum beta-lactam (esbl) resistance d. quinolone resistance c. extended-spectrum beta-lactam (esbl) resistance
Which of the following is not a mechanical barrier to infection a. intact skin b. mucous membranes c. secretions d. cilia c. secretions
Examples of intracellular bacteria are: select 2 a. salmonella typhi b. bacteroides fragilis c. listeria monocytogenes d. staphylococcus aureus a. salmonella typhi c. listeria monocytogenes
Higher morbidity rates in chronic hep B carriers are associated with co-infection with: a. hep A b. Hep D c. Hep C d. Hep E b. Hep D
An example of an obligate intracellular parasitic bacterium is an organism responsible for, select 2: a. Hepatitis b. Q fever c. Malaria d. Epidemic typhus b. Q fever d. Epidemic typhus
Which organism found in food poisoning causes the most rapid onset of symptoms? a. Salmonella enteritidis b. Shigella sonnei c. Staphylococcus aureus d. E. coli c. Staphylococcus aureus as little as 30 minutes 1 to 6 hours average to illness cooking does not kill S. aureus
ED reports 3 cases GI s/s win in 24 hr period form same community. onset of symptoms 12-36 hours, suspect what organism? a. Salmonella b. Hepatitis A c. Staphylococcus aureus d. Clostridium perfringens a. Salmonella GI s/s 12-72 hrs lasts 4-7 days
When would HIV antibodies be measurable after an exposure in blood? a. 6 months b. 1-3 months c. 12 months d. 7 days b. 1-3 months ppl usually develp antibodies within 30 days some upto 3 months
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