Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Nosocomial Pathogens

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Questions and Answers

Where is Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly found?

In medical equipment
In the air and on surfaces
In the human digestive system
In soil and water (correct)

Which type of bacterium is Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Encapsulated, Gram-positive, aerobic–facultatively anaerobic
Non-encapsulated, Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic
Encapsulated, Gram-negative, aerobic–facultatively anaerobic (correct)
Non-encapsulated, Gram-negative, aerobic–facultatively anaerobic

What type of infections can Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause?

Infections in the digestive system only
Infections in the urinary system only
Infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), or other parts of the body after surgery (correct)
Skin infections only

How do resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa spread in healthcare settings?

<p>From one person to another through contaminated hands, equipment, or surfaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is most at risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections?

<p>Patients in hospitals, especially those on breathing machines (ventilators) with devices such as catheters with wounds from surgery or burns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers