Midterm Exam: NR 576 NR576

Midterm Exam: NR 576 / NR576

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Differential Diagnosis in Adult- Gerontology Primary Care | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

Question:

What is MRSA?

Answer:

A skin infection that may appear spontaneously.

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How does MRSA appear on the skin?

Answer:

It may appear as a single raised red lump that is tender, a cluster of 'pimples', or a large tender lump that drains pus (carbuncle).

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What are the symptoms of MRSA?

Answer:

The skin might progressively become more tender, red, warm and swollen; the center of the raised area might ooze pus.

Question:

Can MRSA infect other areas besides the skin?

Answer:

Yes, as bacteria could enter the body through the bloodstream.

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What are the symptoms of Herpes Simplex?

Answer:

Sores and blisters that are painful, break open, ooze, and crust over.

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Question:

What are the risk factors for MRSA?

Answer:

• Hospitalization
• Invasive medical devise
• LTC
• Contact sports
• Living in crowded/unsanitary conditions
• HIV
• Men having sex w/men
• Illicit IV Drug use

Question:

What is Herpes Simplex Virus - 1?

Answer:

Herpes Simplex virus that affects the mouth and face

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What is Herpes Simplex Virus 2?

Answer:

Herpes Simplex virus that affects the genitals 3 / 4

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What are the symptoms of HSV-1 primarily oral infections?

Answer:

Blisters (cold sores) or open sores (ulcers) in or around the mouth or lips.

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What are the symptoms of HSV-2 primarily genital infections?

Answer:

Bumps, blisters, or open sores (ulcers) around the genitals or anus.

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What is the nature of Herpes Simplex infections?

Answer:

Lifelong infections.

Question:

What is Herpes Zoster?

Answer:

A viral infection that causes a strip of raised blisters around one side of the torso.

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