A pathogenic bacteria ferments for survival in your patient producing a swollen, dark discolored leg due to muscles degradation and gas-filled distension on the skin. Treatment includes pressurized hyperbaric oxygen. Which of the following apply? None of the statements apply Streptococcus pneumoniae causing community aquired pneumonia. Klebsiella pneumoniae causing cellular degradation in pulmonary tissues Clostridium perfringens causing gas gangrene resulting in myonecrosis by synthesis of acids and gases Staphylococcus aureus producing lipases and proteases

A pathogenic bacteria ferments for survival in your patient producing a swollen, dark discolored leg due to muscles degradation and gas-filled distension on the skin. Treatment includes pressurized hyperbaric oxygen. Which of the following apply? None of the statements apply Streptococcus pneumoniae causing community aquired pneumonia. Klebsiella pneumoniae causing cellular degradation in pulmonary tissues Clostridium perfringens causing gas gangrene resulting in myonecrosis by synthesis of acids and gases Staphylococcus aureus producing lipases and proteases

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter9: Microbial Disease Transmission

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4UTM

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

The severe symptoms of pertussis are due to what effect(s)?a. irritation of the glottis by the microbeb. pneumoniac. the destruction of the respiratory epitheliumd. blocked airwayse. both c and d are involved
A patient presents typical symptoms of pneumonia: cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Would this be a scenario where an investigator could use Koch's postulate to determine the etiology of the patient's pneumonia? Why or why not? ( Explain the Koch's postulate when answering question)
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding viral infections of the upper respiratory tract?A The virus causes damage to serous cells but not ciliated cellsB Children with croup develop an expiratory stridorC The virus attaches and invades the respiratory capillariesD Secondary bacterial infections are often a complication of viral infections
Which is the most common bacteria found in the skin flora and caused catheter-related infections?a) Streptococcus pyogenesb) Enterococcus spp.c) Staphylococcus epidermisd) Pseudomonas aeruginosae) Escherichia coli
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is which of the followinonly spread through sneezing.the causative agent of pseudomembranous colitis.only found in someone who is ill.present in at least 10% of people's skin, mouth or nose.
Walking pneumonia is most often caused by what type of bacterium?a. Klebsiellab. Mycoplasmac. Corynebacteriumd. Haemophiluse. Streptococcus pneumoniae
A patient presents typical symptoms of pneumonia: cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Would this be a scenario where an investigator could use Koch's postulate to determine the etiology of the patient's pneumonia? Why or why not? (Explain the Koch's postulate when answering the question). you wouldn't use the pneumonia for the Koch's postulate because there are several pathogens that produce the same symptoms?
Which of the following is not an acid fast bacterium: A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis B. Salmonella enterica C. Mycobacterium leprae D. Nocardia asteroides
Bacterial (e.g., S. pneumoniae) pneumonia is commonly manifested by a cough productive of sputum, whereas with atypical (e.g., Mycoplasma pneumoniae) pneumonia, the cough is usually nonproductive or absent. Explain.
A patient presents typical symptoms of pneumonia: cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. A researcher wants to use this patient's sample and identify if this is a case where the Koch's postulate can be used to determine the etiology of the patient's pneumonia.
A patient presents typical symptoms of pneumonia: cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Would this be a scenario where an investigator could use Koch's postulate to determine the etiology of the patient's pneumonia?
You are caring for a 5-year old with lethargy and a fever of 103 F. Lungs sound are clear but the child complains of a very sore throat prior to going to bed. During transport, you observe copious secretions. Which of the following do you suspect? A) Pnemonia B) Croup C) Bacterial Tracheitis D) Epiglotis