Interpret the following guaiac-based fecal occult blood test. Assume collection instructions were completed exactly as directed. image00360d646da.jpg

The organism is found to grow throughout the entire tube of thioglycolate broth media. Which of the following terms best describes the oxygen requirement of this organism?

The lesions are diagnosed as Gram-positive impetigo. You educate the mother about why her daughter’s affected skin seems so fragile and blisters easily. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?

Why is KOH added to wet prep samples in regards to microscopy?

Based upon the patient’s history, what is the most likely cause of the superinfection?

A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted for a scheduled cesarean section. You perform an assessment of the patient and prepares her for the surgery. Prior to the procedure, an indwelling urinary catheter is placed.

The hospital infectious disease team is involved with the study of a healthcare-associated infection that has spread to 10% of inpatients. The infected patients are exhibiting symptoms of severe abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. As a RN on the infectious disease team, you provide education to staff regarding the pattern of bacterial growth and methods of infection control.

The patient’s urine culture was collected using a clean-catch method. After inoculation and incubation, several organisms were identified in amounts that were reported as normal microbial flora. Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates proper understanding of the findings?

Neisseria meningitidis is a Gram-negative bacterial pathogen that can cause meningitis. What component of the pathogen is likely contributing to the high fever? 

An RN in a long-term care facility oversees the care of 15 patients. He observes precautions to control and prevent the spread of infection.