Unit 1 Infection Control

Question 1

Clostridium Difficile

Answer 1

Bacillus that produces toxins that can cause diarrheal infections in person in hospitals, residential care facilities.
Produces spores that are resistant to common types of disinfectants.

Question 2

Noro Virus

Answer 2

Acute gastroenteritis that is sudden in onset and typically resolves with 2-3 days. Characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping.

Question 3

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Answer 3

An infection that is caused by staph bacteria that become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat staph infections. Occurs in people who have been in hospitals.

Question 4

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus

Answer 4

Type of bacteria called enterococcus that has developed resistance to antibiotics, especially vancomycin.