NUR 329 Rheumatic heart questions with complete solutions
What is the name of the bacteria that causes Rheumatic heart fever? correct answer: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Please identify the most common site for streptococcus infections? correct answer: The throat There is circumstantial evidence that in certain populations there is another common site for Group A Streptococcus infections that may be a contributing factor to Acute Rheumaitic fever correct answer: the skin Which organ of the body is potentially damaged by an episode of Acute Rheumatic fever, with ongoing episodes causing further damage? correct answer: the heart The damage to this organ is specific to correct answer: the mitral and aortic valves The persistant damage to the mitrl and aortic valves in the heart is known as correct answer: Rheumatic heart disease There is a age group that is more susceptible to ARF or RHD correct answer: 5-14 year olds Why is this age group more susceptible to having an episode of ARF? correct answer: Pharyngitis is a common infecti
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