MRSA Past Paper PDF

1. What does MRSA stand for? A. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus B. Methicillin-Responsive Staphylococcus Aureus C. Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus D. Micro-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Answer: A 2. Where was MRSA first discover...

1. What does MRSA stand for? A. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus B. Methicillin-Responsive Staphylococcus Aureus C. Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus D. Micro-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Answer: A 2. Where was MRSA first discovered? A. United States B. United Kingdom C. Canada D. Australia Answer: B 3. What percentage of the population chronically carries MRSA according to the CDC? A. 1% B. 2% C. 5% D. 10% Answer: B 4. What is Staphylococcus aureus commonly known as? A. MRSA B. Staph C. Strept D. None of the above Answer: B 5. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a skin infection caused by MRSA? A. Boils  B. Cellulitis C. Folliculitis D. Migraine Answer: D 6. What is cellulitis? A. An abscess within the skin B. A “flat” skin infection making the skin red, painful, and warm C. An infection of the hair follicles D. A type of boil Answer: B 7. What is folliculitis? A. An infection of the hair follicles B. An abscess within the skin C. A “flat” skin infection D. A type of fever Answer: A 8. Which of the following is a serious complication of MRSA? A. Pneumonia B. Migraine C. Common cold D. Allergic reaction Answer: A 9. What is the primary method of MRSA transmission? A. Airborne particles B. Direct contact C. Food contamination D. Water contamination Answer: B 10. Who is at high risk for MRSA? A. Young children B. People with chronic medical illnesses C. Healthy adults D. Vegetarians Answer: B 11. What is the primary prevention strategy for MRSA? A. Health Promotion B. Health Education C. Both A and B D. None of the above Answer: C 12. Which of the following is a secondary prevention measure for MRSA? A. Complete history taking B. Administering vaccines C. Providing psychological support D. Surgery Answer: A 13. Which of the following is a tertiary prevention strategy for MRSA? A. Health Promotion B. Health Education C. Rehabilitation D. Early detection cases Answer: C 14. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of MRSA skin infection? A. Redness B. Pain C. Swelling  D. Vomiting Answer: D 15. Which laboratory test is commonly used to diagnose MRSA? A. X-ray B. Nasal swab culture C. MRI D. CT scan Answer: B 16. What is a common complication of MRSA affecting the heart? A. Endocarditis B. Myocarditis C. Pericarditis D. Cardiomyopathy Answer: A 17. How can MRSA infections be prevented in hospitals? A. Frequent hand washing B. Avoiding skin-to-skin contact with infected persons C. Keeping wounds clean and covered D. All of the above Answer: D 18. What is the primary symptom of pneumonia caused by MRSA? A. Cough with mucus B. Runny nose C. Headache D. Sore throat Answer: A 19. What should healthcare providers do to diagnose MRSA?  A. Examine the area B. Run lab tests C. Both A and B D. None of the above Answer: C 20. What is a furuncle? A. A boil B. A flat skin infection C. An infection of the hair follicles D. A type of rash Answer: A 21. What is the most common form of Staphylococcus aureus infection? A. Skin infections B. Lung infections C. Bone infections D. Heart infections Answer: A 22. What is osteomyelitis? A. Bone infection B. Lung infection C. Heart infection D. Skin infection Answer: A 23. Which of the following is NOT a high-risk factor for MRSA? A. Advanced age B. Chronic medical illness C. Staying hydrated D. Previous hospitalization  Answer: C 24. What is the best way to prevent the spread of MRSA in a healthcare setting? A. Sharing personal equipment B. Proper hand hygiene C. Avoiding cleaning wounds D. Skipping medications Answer: B 25. What is the mode of transmission for MRSA? A. Direct contact B. Indirect contact C. Both A and B D. None of the above Answer: C 26. Which of the following is NOT a complication of MRSA? A. Skin infection B. Pneumonia C. Heart infection D. Common cold Answer: D 27. What should be done with contaminated clothing and bedding to prevent MRSA? A. Wash in cold water B. Wash in hot water C. Air dry only D. Dry clean only Answer: B 28. What should be emphasized in health promotion to prevent MRSA? A. Proper hand washing techniques  B. Ignoring minor cuts C. Sharing personal items D. Skipping antibiotics Answer: A 29. What is the most common sign of cellulitis? A. Skin redness and warmth B. Nausea C. Vomiting D. Dizziness Answer: A 30. Which of the following is NOT a secondary prevention measure for MRSA? A. Complete history taking B. Health promotion C. Physical examination D. Laboratory tests Answer: B 31. What is a major way MRSA can spread in hospitals? A. Through contaminated medical devices B. By drinking water C. By eating food D. Through ventilation systems Answer: A 32. What is endocarditis? A. Infection of the heart valve B. Infection of the lungs C. Infection of the skin D. Infection of the bones Answer: A 33. How should healthcare providers handle MRSA infections? A. Follow standard and contact precautions B. Ignore symptoms C. Share equipment between patients D. Skip medication administration Answer: A 34. What is the role of antibiotics in MRSA treatment? A. To manage infections B. To cause infections C. To ignore infections D. None of the above Answer: A 35. What is the first line of defense against MRSA in healthcare settings? A. Health promotion B. Proper hand hygiene C. Antibiotic administration D. Ignoring symptoms Answer: B 36. How can indirect contact spread MRSA? A. Through surfaces contaminated with MRSA B. By breathing C. By eating D. By swimming Answer: A 37. What should be done if MRSA symptoms worsen? A. Ignore them B. Return to the healthcare provider immediately C. Share personal items  D. Skip medications Answer: B 38. Why is it important to complete the prescribed antibiotics for MRSA? A. To ensure proper treatment B. To ignore symptoms C. To share medications D. None of the above Answer: A 39. How can healthcare providers assess MRSA in patients? A. Examine the skin for warmth, redness, swelling, or purulent drainage B. Ignore symptoms C. Skip physical examination D. Avoid lab tests Answer: A 40. What is the importance of wound care in MRSA treatment? A. To manage and prevent infection spread B. To cause infections C. To share infections D. To ignore infections Answer: A 41. How can MRSA be prevented through health education? A. Teaching patients about the disease B. Ignoring symptoms C. Sharing personal items D. Avoiding hand hygiene Answer: A 42. What is a critical aspect of tertiary prevention for MRSA?  A. Treatment of complications B. Ignoring symptoms C. Skipping medications D. Avoiding wound care Answer: A 43. What should patients do with draining wounds? A. Cover them with a bandage B. Ignore them C. Share the wound care supplies D. Skip cleaning them Answer: A 44. How should contaminated clothing be handled? A. Launder and thoroughly dry B. Ignore washing C. Air dry only D. Dry clean only Answer: A 45. Why is proper hand hygiene important in preventing MRSA? A. To prevent transmission B. To ignore symptoms C. To share infections D. To avoid medications Answer: A 46. What is a common site for MRSA skin infection? A. Hair follicles B. Lungs C. Heart D. Bones  Answer: A 47. What should be included in discharge planning for MRSA patients? A. Instruction on wound care B. Ignoring symptoms C. Sharing personal items D. Skipping medications Answer: A 48. What is the significance of standard precautions in MRSA management? A. To prevent the spread of infection B. To ignore infection C. To share infections D. To skip wound care Answer: A 49. What should be done with surfaces in contact with MRSA patients? A. Clean thoroughly B. Ignore cleaning C. Share equipment D. Skip hygiene practices Answer: A 50. What is the first step in preventing MRSA transmission? A. Proper hand hygiene B. Ignoring symptoms C. Sharing personal items D. Skipping wound care Answer: A These questions and answers cover the key concepts from the provided text about MRSA. 50 question true and false and answer ChatGPT Here are 50 true/false questions based on the provided information about MRSA, along with their answers: 1. MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. True 2. MRSA infections are most common in healthy individuals. False 3. The first strains of MRSA were identified in the UK in 1961. True 4. Staphylococcus aureus is a common skin bacterium often referred to as staph. True 5. MRSA infections are typically easy to treat with standard antibiotics. False 6. Boils are a common symptom of MRSA skin infections. True 7. Cellulitis, caused by MRSA, is characterized by a raised, pustule-filled skin infection. False 8. Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles. True 9. MRSA can only be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. False 10. People with chronic medical illnesses are at higher risk for MRSA. True 11. Pneumonia is a potential complication of MRSA. True 12. MRSA infections can lead to the death of soft tissue. True 13. A healthcare provider can diagnose MRSA by examining the affected area and running lab tests. True 14. MRSA can be spread through contact with contaminated objects and surfaces. True 15. Advanced age is not a risk factor for MRSA. False 16. Keeping wounds clean and covered is a primary prevention strategy for MRSA. True 17. Hand washing is not important in preventing the spread of MRSA. False 18. Early detection of MRSA involves complete history taking and physical examination. True 19. Administering appropriate antibiotics is part of the tertiary prevention for MRSA. False (It's part of secondary prevention) 20. Rehabilitation is a component of tertiary prevention for MRSA. True 21. Healthcare providers should not follow standard precautions for patients with MRSA.  False 22. Administering wound care is an essential part of MRSA treatment. True 23. Instructing patients to complete prescribed antibiotics is part of discharge planning for MRSA. True 24. Sharing razors and towels is recommended to prevent MRSA. False 25. Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing MRSA transmission. True 26. Contaminated clothing should be washed in cold water to prevent MRSA spread. False 27. MRSA can cause infections in the bones, known as osteomyelitis. True 28. Nasal swab cultures are not used to detect MRSA in hospitals. False 29. MRSA can cause heart valve infections, known as endocarditis. True 30. Patients with MRSA should avoid skin-to-skin contact with others. True 31. Wounds infected with MRSA should be left uncovered. False 32. Direct contact is the only way MRSA can be transmitted. False 33. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for MRSA. True 34. Health education is not necessary for MRSA prevention. False 35. High-risk individuals for MRSA include those with prolonged hospital stays. True 36. MRSA infections can sometimes become life-threatening. True 37. Frequent hand washing is not effective in preventing MRSA transmission. False 38. MRSA cannot be transmitted through indirect contact with contaminated surfaces. False 39. Keeping wounds clean and covered can help prevent MRSA infections. True 40. Patients with MRSA should return to their healthcare provider if symptoms worsen. True 41. Healthcare providers should assess patients for MRSA risk factors, such as recent antibiotic use. True 42. Standard precautions are unnecessary for managing MRSA in healthcare settings.  False 43. Boils caused by MRSA are also known as furuncles. True 44. Proper hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of MRSA. True 45. MRSA can be diagnosed through blood, urine, or sputum tests, depending on symptoms. True 46. People with previous hospitalization are not at higher risk for MRSA. False 47. Cellulitis caused by MRSA can make the skin red, painful, and warm. True 48. Secondary prevention for MRSA includes early detection and appropriate management. True 49. MRSA can cause septic arthritis, a type of joint infection. True 50. Surfaces in contact with MRSA patients should be cleaned thoroughly to prevent spread. True