« previous next »

Author Question: An individual with cystic fibrosis is prone to infections due to abnormally functioning A) innate ... (Read 94 times)

vicotolentino

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
on: Jun 25, 2018
An individual with cystic fibrosis is prone to infections due to abnormally functioning
 
  A) innate and adaptive immune systems. B) lysozymes.
  C) cilia. D) mucous membranes.

Question 2

A yellow-pigmented gram-negative rod is isolated from the tracheal aspirate of a 76-year-old female. She is comatose due to meningitis and on a ventilator. The organism proved to be:
 
  MacConkey agar: clear colonies Oxidase: no color change
   Motility: positive TSI: K/NC
   OF medium:
   open tubes: glucose: yellow, lactose: yellow, maltose: yellow
   closed tubes: glucose: green, lactose: green, maltose: green
  When assessing the organism's clinical significance, it is probably
  A) a colonizer. B) of limited pathogenicity.
  C) a true nosocomial pathogen. D) A and B.


Perkypinki

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

The underside of a male (top) and a female (bottom) individual of Pachygrapsus marmoratus, showing t The underside of a male (top) and a female (bottom) individual of Pachygrapsus marmoratus, showing t
Bipolar disease. The term bipolar means “pertaining to two poles.” The individual with this form of Bipolar disease. The term bipolar means “pertaining to two poles.” The individual with this form of
Cystic fibrosis sweat glands Cystic fibrosis sweat glands
Streptococci: Individual bacteria that have a rounded shape and have clumped together to form a ... Streptococci: Individual bacteria that have a rounded shape and have clumped together to form a ...
Common Pathogens Associated with Health Care–Associated Infections Common Pathogens Associated with Health Care–Associated Infections
Individual Tubule Functions Individual Tubule Functions
Video: Male Reproductive System - Testosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library