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METHICILLIN-RESISTANT
STAPHYLOCCUS AUREUS INFECTIONS
1) The microorganisms that are normally found on the body are called
a) normal flora.
b) pathogens.
c) viruses.
d) normal bacteria.
2) Staphylococcus aureus is commonly found in the
a) heart and lungs.
b) eyes and bladder.
c) nose and oropharynx.
d) bowels and liver.
3) Staphylococus aureus is a dangerous bacterium because
a) it multiples so quickly.
b) it can easily avoid the immune system.
c) it lives deep inside tissues.
d) it causes a serious anemia.
4) Staphylococcus aureus is a dangerous bacterium because
a) it can only be treated penicillin.
b) it cannot be treated with any antibiotic.
c) it causes very high fevers.
d) it can mutate into MRSA.
5) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is primarily spread by
a) infected medical devices.
b) infected secretions.
c) skin contact.
d) sexual contact.
6) Important causes of hospital-acquired MRSA infections include
a) constant patient contact, poor use of Standard Precautions.
b) environmental contamination, use of Standard Precautions.
c) ease of transmission, crowded living conditions
d) constant patient contact, over-use of antibiotics.
7) Patients who are susceptible to hospital-acquired MRSA infections include
a) women > 50 years of age, and the elderly.
b) people who are immunocompromised, people who have in-dwelling catheters.
c) children < 10 years of age, pregnant women.
d) people who are allergic to penicillin.
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8) People who are susceptible to community-acquired MRSA infections would be
a) people between the ages of 10-60, people living in crowded conditions.
b) people who use IV drugs, pregnant women.
c) people who are recent immigrants, people who are incarcerated.
d) athletes who play contact sports, people living in crowded conditions.
9) Common MRSA infections include
a) eye, bone, and heart infections.
b) brain infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
c) kidney infections, heart infections, and bloodstream infections.
d) skin infections, bloodstream infections, respiratory infections
10) Preventing the spread of MRSA and MRSA infections can be done by
a) wearing gloves, a face mask, and shoe covers.
b) giving patients antibiotics before they develop a MRSA infection.
c) conscientious use of Standard Precautions.
d) always wearing gloves, gown, and mask when providing patient care.
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