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Week 9 Quiz: SCI 251 / SCI251 (Latest 2026 / 2027) Microbiology | Questions & Answers 100% Correct - Nightingale Question: Staphylococcal infections are among Answer: the most common bacterial skin infections part of normal flora on skin and nose in healthy adult Question: Staphylococci Answer: do not usually cause harm, except when there is a break in the skin barrier Question: People susceptible to Staphylococci infections are Answer: Newborns Breastfeeding women People with skin disorders People with a weakened immune system, such as those with diabetes and cancer.

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Week 9 Quiz: SCI 251 / SCI251
(Latest ) Microbiology |
Questions & Answers 100% Correct -
Nightingale



Question:
Staphylococcal infections are among
Answer:
the most common bacterial skin infections
part of normal flora on skin and nose in healthy adult




Question:
Staphylococci
Answer:
do not usually cause harm, except when there is a break in the skin barrier

,Question:
People susceptible to Staphylococci infections are
Answer:


Newborns
Breastfeeding women
People with skin disorders
People with a weakened immune system, such as those with diabetes and
cancer.




Question:
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause
Answer:
boils




Question:
Exposure to Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Answer:
in hot tubs or swimming pools may lead to furuncles, which begins in the
hair follicles anywhere on the body and spreads through the surrounding
dermis

,Question:
Furuncles can occur in the hair follicles anywhere on the body but are most
commonly found on
Answer:
Furuncles can occur in the hair follicles anywhere on the body but are most
commonly found on




Question:
Furuncles initially present as
Answer:
firm, red, painful nodule and then develops into a large, painful mass that
often drains large amounts of pyogenic exudate (pus)




Question:
Collections of furuncles can combine to form carbuncles
Answer:
a large infected mass which may drain through several sinuses or develop
into an abscess

, Question:
Cellulitis
Answer:
acute infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually caused by S.
aureus, streptococci, or other bacteria.




Question:
Origin of cellulitis usually a
Answer:
superficial skin lesion such as a boil or ulcers resulting from trauma




Question:
Cellulitis is characterized by
Answer:
redness, swelling, warmth, and pain or tenderness that develops within a
few hours to days of the trauma




Question:
Cellulitis most occurs on the
Answer:
lower legs, arms, or hands but other areas of the body may be involved

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