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MEPN 521 exam 3 2024/2025 Questions With Completed & Verified Solution.
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MEPN 521 exam 3 2024/2025 Questions With Completed & Verified Solution.
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MEPN 521 exam 3What is impetigo? - ANS A highly infectious bacterial infection causing lesions around the mouth
and nose.
What is the characteristic of impetigo in terms of immunity? - ANS There is no immunity against
bacterial infections like impetigo.
How is impetigo treated? - ANS Impetigo is treated with antibiotics.
gentamicin antibiotic - ANS drawing of peak and trough levels
draw a trough level immediately prior to administering the medication and peak 30 min after
dose
when
infection control - ANS hand hygiene frequently and consistently
greatest risk is infection from cross contamination
clean stethoscope diaphragm after each patient
gloves and gowns required if contacting soiled items
infectious - ANS WBC used to look for infection (neutrophils)
normal WBC: 5000-10000, neutrophils: 2500-8000
during inflammatory stage neutrophils move into the interstitial space
24 hours after macrophages replace them and destroy micro-organisms
Infection - ANS will have localized edema and swelling, edema develops in the first stage of
inflammation when vascular and cellular responses cause fluid, WBCs, protein to pour into
interstitial space
neutropenic - ANS prone for infections, often caused by chemotherapy and disease processes
no fresh flowers, and no raw vegetables/fruits
neutropenic precautions (visitors wear gloves, gown, mask)
How is HIV transmitted? - ANS HIV is passed by direct contact with body fluids.
What is the purpose of Western blot analysis in HIV testing? - ANS Western blot analysis is
used to confirm a positive ELISA test for HIV.
What CD4-T cell count indicates severe immunocompromise in HIV? - ANS A CD4-T cell count
of less than 180 indicates severe immunocompromise and high risk for infection.
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