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An infection is caused by a ___ correct answers microorganism A pathogen passes from one organism to another via the chain of infection. correct answers True A natural environment in which a pathogen typically lives is called a(n) ___ correct answers reservoir Which of the following are portals of exit for pathogens? correct answers sneezing, insect bites, and blood Some of the smaller and most numerous pathogens, consisting of a genome and a cased and being unable to reproduce on th...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Week 1 Latest Update Graded A+ throat swabbing done, the sample would have many species of Staphylococcus in it. However, the one species that our body doesn't normally have is Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus. This organism is commonly referred to as a pyogenic coccus Staphylococcus aureus typically causes infections of the skin and superficial tissues of the body, where it results in: Boils, Furuncles, carbunlces, and pimples Staphylococcus a...

Microbiology for the surgical tech chapter 9-14 Questions & Answers A+ Prodromal period - Ans-What is the time during which the patient feels "out of sorts" but is not yet experiencing actual symptoms of the disease? Portals of entry - Ans-Integument, GI tract, Respiratory system, GU system, and Wound are what? portals of exit - Ans-Respiratory system, GI system, Semen and Vaginal secretions, Blood, Saliva, and Body fluids are? incubation period - Ans-The time that elapses between a...

What is normal flora? Microorganisms that normally inhabit various body sites and are part of the body's natural defense system What are opportunists? An etiology (infectious) agent that may be harmful Brainpower Read More 0:09 / 0:15 What is an opportunistic infection? An infection caused by an etiological agent that overwhelms a weakened immune system What is nosocomial? Something originating or taking place in the hospital What is an iatrogenic infection?...

Epidemiology Final Study Guide Exam 2023 Superbug - ANS-Super bugs are bacteria strains that are resistant to antibiotics. Super bugs pose a problem in our society because antibiotics can no longer be a viable option if they cannot kill bacteria. Antibacterial resistance leads to more now-untreatable diseases. True - ANS-True or false: In developed countries, chronic health problems have replaced infectious diseases as the leading killers during the past century. False - ANS-The par...

Chlamydia - a group of non-motile, gram negative intracellular parasites Bacteria - a prokaryotic one celled microorganism of the Kingdom Monera, existing as a free living organisms or as parasites Pathogens - microorganisms that cause disease in humans Joseph Lister - recognized that phenol killed microorganisms Sarcinae - Cocci in groups of eight Bacillus - rod shaped bacteria pili - short, hair like projections composed of protein emanating from the surf...

Rod - what shape is francisella tularensis? Francisella Tularensis - this is the etiological agent of tularemia (rabbit fever), a zoonosis of wild animals and rodents. Rabbit Fever - this is a febrile disease accompanied by severe consitutional manifestations, pain, and prostation. Tularemia - what is rabbit fever known as? 4 - how many forms of rabbit fever are there? Glandular - this form of rabbit fever: - lymph nodes involved, no ulcers. Ulceroglandular -...

Scopolamine (Transderm-V) - ANSWER-Medication used to control motion sickness. Must be taken prior to the onset of nausea and vomiting. Most effective if taken 12 hours before expected travel or activity. Skin patch is applied behind the ear. Indirect transmission - ANSWER-Involves the spread of infection through an intermediate source, such as vehicles, fomites, or vectors. Example: contracting malaria following exposure in a mosquito-infested area. Direct transmission - ANSWER-The sprea...

Staphylococci - irregular grape-like clusters Normal Flora - the microbial population that lives with the host in a healthy condition. Pyogenic Coccus - what is staphylococcus commonly referred to as? Staphylococcus Aureus - one species of Genus Staphylococcus that our body doesnt normally have? Pyogenic - pus producing Staphylococcus Aureus - this microbe typically causes infections of the skin and superficial tissues of the body, where it results in: Boils Fu...

COMMUNITY HESI STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Scopolamine (Transderm-V) CORRECT ANSWER Medication used to control motion sickness. Must be taken prior to the onset of nausea and vomiting. Most effective if taken 12 hours before expected travel or activity. Skin patch is applied behind the ear. Indirect transmission CORRECT ANSWER Involves the spread of infection through an intermediate source, such as vehicles, fomites, or vectors. Example: contracting malaria following exposure ...