Meningitidis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCA 623 Exam 2 Quiz Questions and Answers Already Passed A 18 y/o male presents to the ED with c/o with umbilical pain that is colicky in nature and that has now moved to the RLQ over the past eight hours. Describes the pain as a steady ache that is worse with coughing or walking and radiates to his chest. On exam he has rebound tenderness and guarding with a positive McBurney's point. As an advanced provider you know that your patient most likely has which of the following diseases: ...

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Neisseria species can be traditionally differentiated by their fermentation of sugars. ID the biochemical reaction that goes w/the correct species of Neisseria given. A. N. gonorrheae = glucose +, maltose -, lactose + B. N. lactamica = glucose -, maltose -, lactose - C. N. cinera = glucose +, maltose +, lactose + D. N. meningitidis = glucose +, maltose +, lactose - ~ D Which finding best distinguishes immune hemolytic anemia from other hemolytic anemias? A. Rouleaux B. Positive DAT ...

Cerebral aneurysm presentation CORRECT ANSWER severe, sudden headache Meningitis & Encephalitis etiology CORRECT ANSWER -Meningitis: bacteria usually reach the CNS via the bloodstream or extension from cranial structures like sinuses or ears --Most common bacteria are streptococcus pneumoniae; bacteria invade leptomeninges; accumulation of inflammatory exudate can result in obstructive hydrocephalus Meningitis & Encephalitis CM CORRECT ANSWER headache, fever, stiff neck (meningismus), and...

Archer Questions UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers Which of the following is a neurological complication that may occur when a vast restraint is too tight around a patients body? - CORRECT ANSWER- numbness and tingling Upon entering a client's room, the nurse finds the client lying on the floor. What is the first action the nurse should implement? - CORRECT ANSWER- Establish if the client is responsive The nurse is discussing infection control guidelines with a coworker. It ...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass The causative agent of scarlet fever is staphylococcus aureus? - Correct Answer ️️ - True The Meningococcus enters the body by nose and mouth - Correct Answer ️️ -True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? - Correct Answer ️️ -Neisseria Gonorrhea/gonococcus Opthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus. - Correct Answer ️️ -True A nosocomial infection is one tha...

MBBS Newcastle Stage 2 Semester 2 Summer Exam Questions & Answers 2024 Common organisms causing URTI's - ANSWER-Strep pyogenes - Group A strep Corynebacterium ditheriae - diptheria Neisseria Meningitidis - Invasive systemic disease Strep Pnuemoniae Diseases - ANSWER-COMPS Conjunctivitis Otitis media Meningitis Pneumonia Sinusitis Catalase +ve organisms - ANSWER-SPACE Staph. aureus Pseudomonas Aspergillus Candida Enterobacter Placenta crossing organisms - ANSWER-STARCH ...

Diagnosis of bacterial meningitis - ANSWER-- cerebrospinal fluid analysis (by lumbar puncture) Meningitis symptoms - ANSWER-- headache - stiff neck - neurologic dysfunction: lethargy, confusion - vomiting Meningitis damage - ANSWER-- inflammation - PMNS - vasogenic edema (leakage of fluid out of capillaries into the brain) - impaired blood flow - ischemia (lack of oxygen and blood in parts of the body) - cell death Acute bacterial meningitis signs - ANSWER-- elevated leukocytes ...

MCB 2010 Exam 4 Study Guide | 100% Passed All of the following are true regarding African trypanosomiasis EXCEPT A) it is also known as "sleeping sickness." B) all subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei have multiple hosts. C) it is transmitted by the tsetse fly. D) death ultimately occurs without proper treatment. E) Trypanosoma brucei gambiense is the more common cause of disease. -Answer-B) all subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei have multiple hosts. Bacterial encephalitis and meningitis are...

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...