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lindiwe

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The client asks the nurse why culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing has to be done prior to starting the antibiotic for a urinary tract infection (UTI).
 
  The nurse explains that several organisms can cause UTIs and a C&S is performed to identify the organism. Which organism could be isolated on this client's C&S?
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Escherichia coli
  2. Enterococci
  3. Proteus mirabilis
  4. Treponema
  5. Borrelia burgdorferi

Question 2

A client is admitted to the emergency department with an infection of the skin on the upper right thigh. The nurse knows this infection could be caused by which organism?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Streptococci
  2. Proteus mirabilis
  3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  4. Salmonella enteritides
  5. Bacillus anthracis



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Escherichia coli is the organism most commonly associated with UTIs.
Rationale 2: Enterococci can cause UTI.
Rationale 3: Proteus mirabilis can cause UTI.
Rationale 4: Treponema is the organism responsible for syphilis.
Rationale 5: Borrelia burgdorferi is the organism responsible for Lyme disease.
Global Rationale: E. coli, P. mirabilis, and enterococci are commonly associated with UTI.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Streptococci can cause skin infections.
Rationale 2: Proteus mirabilis is an organism that can cause skin infections.
Rationale 3: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an organism that can cause skin infections.
Rationale 4: Salmonella enteritides is one of the organisms that cause food poisoning.
Rationale 5: Bacillus anthracis is the organism responsible for anthrax.
Global Rationale: Streptococci, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are all implicated in skin infections.




lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


scottmt

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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