Streptococcus pneumoniae - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG Focused on Respiratory Exam Review Questions and A Level Marking Scheme Latest 2024/2025 When asthma is suspected, which of the following is NOT useful in making a diagnosis? Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio Decreased FEV1 Some reversibility with administration of bronchodilator Peak flow meter reading - correct answer Peak flow meter reading The following criterion is considered a positive finding when determining whether a patient with asthma can be safely monitored and treated at home...

Type of shock associated with increased cardiac output (brisk capillary refill, warm, flushed skin) and decreased vascular resistance. Septic shock Type of shock that leads to decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and increased vascular resistance Obstructive shock Brainpower Read More Type of shock that is associated with decreased cardiac output (cool, clammy skin), increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and increa...

FNP Board review questions 2023 A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build ...

Microbiology CSMLS Review Questions And Answers 2024 A+ Review Test The pulmonary form of anthrax is known as - Valley fever - Walking pneumonia - Farmers' lung - Woolsorters disease - Correct Answer-Woolsorters disease Streptococci are unable to synthesize the enzyme - Catalase - Kinase - Hyaluronidase - Lipase - Correct Answer-Catalase (Organisms that synthesize the enzyme catalase are able to protect themselves from the killing effects of H2O2 by converting it to H2O and O2. Str...

CSMLS Exam Review Question and answers already passed CSMLS Exam Review B A fingernail has been fixed in formalin, routinely processed, and embedded in paraffin. The tissue is found to be very hard to cut. Which of the following procedures on the block will preserve the tissue components, improve the section quality, and make it easier to cut sections? A) Treat with decalcifying agent B) Soaking in a solution that softens keratin C) Soaking in water D) Warming the block slightly C...

The posterior fontanel should be completely closed by: 3 months On auscultation of the chest, a split s2 is best heard at: A: 2 ICS, right sternal border B: 2 ICS, Left sternal border C: 5th ICS, midclavicular line D: 4 ICS, left sternal border 2nd ICS left sternal border The most common type of skin malignancy in the united states is: A: squamous cell skin cancer B: Basal cell carcinoma C: Melanoma D: dysplastic nevi Basal Cell Carcinoma All of the following pati...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Study Guide with complete solutions. Streptococcus pneumoniae ️ Common name is Pneumococcus , Also exists in pairs and described as a diplococcus , Organism has a capsule The causative agent of scarlet fever is staphylococcus aureus ️ False The meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth ️ True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? ️ Gonorrhea Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus ️ True A no...

Disinfection, desiccation, filtration, fridge, heat, radiation, and Sterilization correct answers Types of sterilization/inhibition techniques denatures proteins 15 lbs ,121*C for 15 mins correct answers Moist Heat Sterilization kills by oxidation hot air oven 170*C for 2 hrs correct answers dry heat sterilization 140*C for 3 secs, NOT STERILIZATION correct answers pasturization sterilization Damages cytoplasmic membrane and denatures protein correct answers Disinfectant: Pheno...

1. Which of the following is NOT an endotoxin a. Lipopolysaccharide b. lipotechoic acid c. peptidoglycan d. spe toxin Correct Answer-D 2. Bacillus anthracis has an infectious dose 50 of 100 colony forming units. Streptococcus pneumoniae has an ID50 of 10000 CFU. Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes the data above? a. B. anthracis is more pathogenic than S. pneumonia b. B. anthracis is less pathogenic than S. pneumonia c. B. anthracis is more virulent than S....

Which of these conditions would NOT affect the ability of Streptococcus mutans to attach to teeth? - The absence of Actinomyces, a bacterium that can be part of dental plaque cell wall components - M proteins: mediates attachment and resists phagocytosis (strep. pyogenes) Opa protein: assist attachment and recept mediated endocytosis, inhibs helper t cells (n. gonorrhoeae) Mycolic acid: Waxy, resists digestion (mycobacterium TB) Pathogenicity - The ability to cause disease Virulence - the...