MRSA

Question 1

What is MRSA?

Answer 1

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

Question 2

Gram stain of MRSA

Answer 2

Gram positive cocci

Question 3

What is MRSA resistant to?

Answer 3

Most beta lactate antibiotics
Anti-staphylococcal penicllins e.g. methicillin, oxacillin

Question 4

Transmission of MRSA

Answer 4

• Direct skin to skin contact with someone with infection on their skin
• contact of infected surfaces e.g. bedding, towels, dressings, door handles, sinks

Question 5

Symptoms of MRSA

Answer 5

Rubor
Tumor
Calor
Pus
Fever
Chills
Aches+pains
Dizziness and confusion

Question 6

Management of MRSA

Answer 6

• Screening for on skin MRSA
• Swabs - nose, throat, armpit, groin, damaged skin
• Removal from skin - antibacterial cream inside nose 3 times a day for 5 days
• changing bedding everyday

Question 7

Treatment of MRSA

Answer 7

Antibiotics that aren’t resistant
IV vanocomyocin

Question 8

What microorganism causes MRSA?

Answer 8

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 9

What sample is sent to microbiology for culture to test for MRSA?

Answer 9

Nose swab