Klebsiella pneumonia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sputum reveals lancet-shaped, gram positive cocci arranged in pairs. What is this most likely? A. Strep. pyogenes B. Staph epidermidis C. Strep. pneumoniae D. Klebsiella pneumoniae - correct answer S. Pneumoniae -Lancet shaped diplococci structure -Catalase negative -Alpha hemolytic -Meningitis, sinusitis, otitis media and pneumonia What diseases are associated with Strep. pyogenes? - correct answer (RAN TIPS) Rheumatic Fever Acute glomerulonephritis Necrotizing fasciit...

NUR 155 Med Surg Test 3, Exam Questions & Answers, Deeply Explained With Rationales-A severely obese patient has undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. In planning postoperative care, the nurse anticipates that the patient A. may have severe diarrhea early in the postoperative period. B. will not be allowed to ambulate for 1 to 2 days postoperatively. C. will require nasogastric suction until the incision heals. D. may have only liquids orally, and in very limited amounts, during the p...

A 35-year-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of difficulty seeing, blurred vision, eye pain, and cough. She describes the cough as being dry and nonproductive. She has no past medical history and takes no medications. Ophthalmologic examination shows uveitis. Chest X-ray reveals bilateral hilar adenopathy. Which of the following laboratory findings would also most likely be associated with this patient's condition? - Elevated ACEI! C reactive protein and ESR are also mildly elevated...

What is the size guideline for treatment of a spontaneous pneumothorax? correct answers Spontaneous pneumothorax: <2 cm observe >2 cm large and stable = needle aspiration or chest tube 5 W's of Post-op surgery? correct answers 5 W's • Wind ○ Pneumonia, PE, Aspiration • Wound ○ Surgical site infections • Water ○ Urinary tract infections § Increased risk due to indwelling catheters § Associated with enteric organisms ie. E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus mira...

CMSRN 1 (2022/2023) Already Graded A You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: A. Concurrent brain injury is present B. Stroke volume has increased C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened C. There is an increase in vascular tone A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: Subjective: Shortness of breath, ch...

Microbiology correct answers The study of microorganisms Microscopic, single cell , cluster, chains carry out life processes dependently or independently? correct answers Carry out life processes INDEPENDENTLY as SINGLE CELLS What are Viruses? correct answers microscopic, non-cellular, RNA or DNA Bacterial and their processes and their effects on society, humans, animals, and the environment what are the two basic themes? correct answers 1. Basic - cellular processes 2. Applied -...

Name some types of portals of entry/exit - Answer-Skin & mucous membranes Respiratory tract Urinary tract GI tract Reproductive tract Blood what are susceptible host? - Answer-Strength in numbers Impaired nutritional status Chronic disease Trauma What is a bloodborne pathogen? - Answer-Microorganisms which are found in blood and body fluids, causes life threatening infections. Name some examples of a blood borne pathogen. - Answer-Hep B Hep C HIV How can Bloodborne pathogens be tr...

Emergency Medicine EOR Exam (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Patients with pericardial tamponade present with Beck's triad. What is that? Answer: muffled heart sounds distended neck veins hypotension Q: How do patients with tension pneumothorax present? Answer: hypotension, distended neck veins, absent breath sounds over affected hemithorax, tracheal deviation Q: In pericardial tamponade, the ECG may show ____as the hear...

The plicae circulares, microvilli and villi: A. Produce bacteria B. Increase absorption area C. Secrete digestive enzymes D. Initiate peristalsis correct answers B. Increase absorption area The microvilli, villi, and the plicae circulares increase the surface area for absorption and digestion in the small intestine. Which of the following come as numbered sets frequently used in neurosurgical procedures? A. Lacrimal probes B. Hegar dilators C. Van Buren sounds D. Penfield ...

Fever - ️️Core temp over 38/100.4 FWLS - ️️fever without localizing signs FWS - ️️Fever without source FUO - ️️fever of unknown origin- FWS greater than 3 weeks Infant less than 1 mo, FWS - ️️Hospitalized, treat aggressively Infant, 1-3 month, fever, appears ill - ️️Hospitalized, treated aggressively Infant 1-3 MK, fever, appears well - ️️Minimum labs, close f/u Child 3-36 mo with FWS - ️️Most likely acute viral illness Infant 1-3 mo appear...