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Microbiology - the science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Pathogen - a disease-producing microorganism Aerobic microbes - microbes that can only live in the presence of oxygen Anaerobic microbes - Microbes that grow best in the absence of oxygen Antiseptics - Solutions that are applied directly to the skin and prevent or slow the growth of pathogens. Disinfection - A process that uses strong chemicals such as bleach solution...

Microbiology - The specialized area of biology that deals with organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye 6 major groups of microorganisms - 1. Bacteria 2. Algae 3. Protozoa 4. Helminths 5. Fungi 6. Viruses What do microbiologists study? - - Cell structure - Growth and Physiology - Genetics - Taxonomy and evolutionary history - Interactions with living and non living environment What are the 6 different branches of study in microbiology? - 1. Medical microb...

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Kaposis Sarcoma - this unusual skin cancer along with pneumocystis carinii were the beginning of the HIV infection. T - what cells does the HIV virus infected? CD4, Lymphocytes - what are T cells Oppotrunistic - by killing a large amount of T cells, the virus makes the individual vunerable to __________ infections. 3, 6 - after initially infected with HIV, they experience flu-like symptoms in _____-______ weeks. HIV - modes of transmission for _________ - anal i...

Clostridium Tetani - what is Tetanus Bacillus also known as? Tetanus Bacillus - what is Clostridium Tetani commonly known as? Tetanus Bacillus - what are residents of the superficial layers of soil and normal flora of horses, cattle, and herbivores? Tetanus - what is caused by spores of Clostridium tetani being introduced into a wound? Tetanus - whether a wound is complicated by _________ depends on the: - type of wound - chance of spore contamination - presence of ...

Spiral - what hape is the Treponema Pallidum? Spirochete - treponema pallidum is actively mobile as a? Syphilis - treponema pallidum is an etilogical agent of? Chancres - what is the typical lesion associated with treponema pallidum? 10, 12, 1 - treponema pallidum can live outside of the body for ____-______ hours under suitable conditions, but is killed within _____ hour by drying. True - man is syphilis's only reservoir. T/F Syphillis - the incubation pe...

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 -...

Which organism is well known for causing nosocomial infections - Staphylococcus aureus An organism that requires free oxygen for growth and survival is an aerobe - True The ethological agent that is rod shaped, a strict aerobe and causes pseudomembranes is - corynebacterium diptheriae This agent causes an infection in birds and opportunistically infects people with AIDS - Mycobacterium avium Puerperal sepis is caused by Neisseria gonorrheae - False Gonorrhea localiz...

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...

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...

Which organism is well known for causing nosocomial infections? - Staphylococcus aureus An organism that must obtain its oxygen from oxygen containing compounds is an aerobe. - False The ethological agent that is rod shaped, a strict aerobe and causes pseudomembranes is? - Corynebacterium diptheriae Which organism's pathogenicity is greater because of the high lipid content of their cell wall? - Mycobacterium The portal of exit of Tuberculosis is often feces and urine - ...

Which organism is well known for causing nosocomial infections? - Staphylococcus aureus An organism that must obtain its oxygen from oxygen containing compounds is an aerobe. - False The ethological agent that is rod shaped, a strict aerobe and causes pseudomembranes is? - Corynebacterium diptheriae Which organism's pathogenicity is greater because of the high lipid content of their cell wall? - Mycobacterium The portal of exit of Tuberculosis is often feces and urine - ...

Staphylococcus aureus - 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 pyogenic coccus - Staphylococcus aureus. This organism is commonly referred to as a Boils, Furuncles, carbunlces, and pimples - Staphylococcus aureus typically causes infections of the skin and superficial tissues of the body, where it results in: Lungs, Kidneys and other organs of the body - Staphylococc...

The causative agent of scarlet fever is Staphylococcus aureus. - False The Meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth. - True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? - Gonococcus Opthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus. - True A nosocomial infection is one that originates: - In the Hospital Toxic shock syndrome is caused by? - Staphylococcus aureus The infection, puerperal sepsis is caused by an organism that e...

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...

The causative agent of scarlet fever is Staphylococcus aureus. - False The Meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth. - True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? - Neisseria gonorrhea/gonococcus Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus. - True A nosocomial infection is one that originates: - Hospital Toxic shock syndrome is caused by? - Staphylococcus aureus The infection, puerperal sepsis is caused by an o...

The causative agent of scarlet fever is staphylococcus aureus? - True The Meningococcus enters the body by nose and mouth - True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? - Neisseria Gonorrhea/gonococcus Opthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus. - True A nosocomial infection is one that originates in - hospitals Toxic shock syndrome is caused by? - Staphylococcus aureus The infection, puerperal sepsis is caused by an organ...

Both B and C. Abscesses and Food Poisoning - Staphyloccocus aureus is known for causing which of the following: Anaerobes, Aerobes - Organisms that are ____ must obtain their oxygen from oxygen containing compounds, while ____ need free atmospheric oxygen. False - Rarely transmitted via infected objects. - Gonorrhea is often transmitted via infected objects because the organism Neisseria gonorrhea survives well outside the body. True or False? All of the above. - The anthrax...

S1 Lub - start of systole Closure of AV (Mitral and tricuspid) S2 Dub Closure: Aortic and pulmonic louder with PE S3 heart failure and cor pulmonale, mitral, aortic, tricuspid insufficiency/regurg S4 cause by atrial contraction (not in afib) HTN, MI, aortic stenosis, and ventricular hypertrophy Insufficiency (regurg) occurs when valve is _______? Stenosis occurs when valve is ________? Insufficiency (regurg) = closed = chronic/acute Stenosis = open = chronic Systolic Murmurs: wha...

A nurse in the emergency department assesses a patient with a hand laceration and notices that the patient smells strongly of alcohol. The patient is diabetic, irritable, and pale and reports headache. The nurse is waiting for laboratory results. What serum glucose level might the nurse expect to find? a. 50 to 60 mg/dL b. <50 mg/dL c. >1000 mg/dL d. 80 to 110 mg/dL - b. <50mg/dL Following a chest infection, a patient with type 1 diabetes reports fatigue and nausea. Assessment...