Infections

Question 1

True or false: Resident (normal) flora are pathogenic bacteria found in skin, nasal cavity, GI, etc

Answer 1

False

Resident flora live on these surfaces and help prevent other invading organism

Question 2

True or false: Lungs, bladder, uterus, and brain are considered sterile

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the 3 Shapes of Bacteria?

Answer 3

• Bacilli (rod)
• Spiral
• Cocci (round)

Question 4

What is NOT true of Viruses?

a. Difficult to develop adequate immunity to a virus
b. Virus mutates and may exist in many forms
c. Certain viruses can increase risk of Cancer
d. Easily controlled and cured with antiviral medication

Answer 4

d. Easily controlled and cured with antiviral medication

Antivirals do not cure but can slow or halt replication

Question 5

What is NOT true of Fungi?

a. Only few fungi are pathogenic
b. Growth is promoted by cold and dry environments
c. Cause infections on skin or mucous membranes
d. Treatment: Antifungals, usually topical

Answer 5

b. Growth is promoted by **WARM and **MOIST environments

Question 6

What is NOT true of Sepsis?

a. Life threatening
b. Full body infection caused by bacterial infection
c. Spread through the blood stream
d. Affects and destroys multiple organs and systems,

Answer 6

b. Full body infection caused by bacterial, *VIRAL, OR FUNGAL infection

Question 7

What is SOFA

Answer 7

Sepsis Diagnostic Tool that predicts risk of mortality