Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321994936
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 39, Problem 1CA
During a 3-month period, acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection was diagnosed in 9 residents of a nursing home. Serological testing of all residents revealed that 9 people had acute HBV infection, 2 had chronic infection, 5 had antibodies to HBV, and 58 were susceptible. Medical charts of residents were reviewed for history of medications and use of ancillary medical services. Infection control practices at the nursing home were assessed through interviews with personnel and direct observations of nursing procedures. A summary of the medical charts is shown below.
*A case patient has hepatitis B.
Susceptible residents live in the nursing home but do not have hepatitis B.
- What is the usual method of transmission for hepatitis B?
- What is the probable source of infection in hospitals?
- How was this infection transmitted?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
You are preparing your hospital staffing plan for the upcoming flu season. You have access to the CDC's Flu Weekly updates but need to better understand how the flu season has impacted your hospital in the past. What analysis will you ask your epidemiologist to conduct so that you will be able to prepare a more accurate staffing plan for the upcoming flu season? Organize your request in an email format. Make sure to list specific epidemiologic data and information (understand the data type and data processing)you need to make your decisions .
Nurse Maxine is caring for a client with suspected Covid19 in the
triage area of emergency room department. The hospital
doesn't have any vacant room for isolation. Search topic in
the Science Direct regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) in
relation to Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory and its
influence on contemporary infection control. Explain your
answer with the theory provided.
1. What is the best nursing action in line with this
Environmental Theory?
2. How will you promote quality of life in this patient?
1) Read the profiles of the patients provided below and determine which patient is at the greatest risk of infection. Explain why this patient's risk is highest and provide 3 nursing interventions aimed at reducing the patient's infection risk based upon their specific risk factors.
Patient A: A 53-year-old woman who takes prednisone daily for lupus. She is admitted to the hospital for routine post-op care following a routine hysterectomy. Her surgery was laparoscopic.
Patient B: A 78-year-old man who takes Lipitor for high cholesterol. He was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with cellulitis and has been on intravenous antibiotics for 24 hours. His condition is improving.
Patient C: A 44-year-old man who takes metformin for type II diabetes. He was hospitalized for an execution of asthma eight hours ago. He is being given high-dose steroids and oxygen to help his breathing.
2) Ask two questions for your peers to respond to related to this topic. Your peers will need to write at…
Chapter 39 Solutions
Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (11th Edition)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Describe each of the following infections using correct technicalterminology. (Descriptions may fit more than one category.) Useterms such as primary, secondary, nosocomial, STD, mixed, latent,toxemia, chronic, zoonotic, asymptomatic, local, systemic, -itis, -emia.Caused by needlestick in dental officePneumocystis pneumonia in AIDS patientBubonic plague from rat flea biteDiphtheriaUndiagnosed chlamydiosisAcute necrotizing gingivitisSyphilis of long durationLarge numbers of gram-negative rods in the bloodA boil on the back of the neckAn inflammation of the meningesarrow_forwardYou are employed as a medical scientist at the institution dealing with communicable diseases And have been tasked to investigate and report on COVID19 to the National Department of Health. Your team consists of individuals from the epidemiology, outbreak response and emergency operations unit. Describe the roles of each member of your team from the epidemiology, outbreak response and emergency operations unit. You need to first describe the roles of the team members: each description should comprise at least 4 points). Epidermiology, outbreak response, and emergency opertation units. Articulate the steps you would take in investigating and containing the outbreak (25). Here you should explain the steps that will be taken to investigate and contain the outbreak. Such should include: Establishing the existence of the outbreak: identification of cases and comparison of symptoms Verifying and confirming diagnosis, diagnostic tests (specimen type to be collected and methods used…arrow_forwardInfection control policies and procedures should be reviewed in consultation with medical director infection control committee infection control practitioner director of nursingarrow_forward
- Discuss measures you would consider taking to prevent occupational transmission of diseases from patients.arrow_forwardDescribe the diagnostic procedure or procedures (molecular or immunologic) that would be appropriate for: Detection of human papillomavirus 16 (a nonreplicating virus) in a Papanicolaou (Pap) smeararrow_forwardOn October 29, the North Carolina Division of Public Health (NCDPH) received a report of three cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) among children caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7 infection. All three children visited a petting zoo at the North Carolina State Fair during October 15-24. Case finding efforts by NCDPH identified 105 other persons who had become ill with diarrhea after attending the fair. A case-control study was undertaken to identify risk factors for infection with E. coli 0157:H7. Forty-five case-patients and 188 controls who attended the fair and did not get sick were enrolled in the study. A p-value of 0.05 was set as the cutoff for statistical significance. Thirty-six (80%) of 45 case-patients visited the petting zoo, compared with 64 (36%) of 187 controls (odds ratio= 7.7; p<0.0001). In an analysis of case-patients and controls who were aged <6 years who visited the petting zoo, the following results were found: Exposure Touching or stepping in manure Falling…arrow_forward
- A 3-day-postpartum client questions why she is to receive the rubella vaccine beforeleaving the hospital. Which of the following rationales should guide the nurse’s response?1. The client’s obstetric status is optimal for receiving the vaccine.2. The client’s immune system is highly responsive during the postpartum period.3. The client’s baby will be high risk for acquiring rubella if the woman does not receive the vaccine.4. The client’s insurance company will pay for the shot if it is given during the immediate postpartum period.arrow_forwardDescribe in detail the preventive and control measures employed by the health office for these following diseases if there are any. 1. Acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sitessites 2. Influenza A (H1N1) 3. Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) 4. Chickenpox 5. Choleraarrow_forwardPlease don’t copy or use handwritingarrow_forward
- Identify the vaccine, risk group, primary series of doses (and booster doses, if available) to prevent the following diseases. Disease Vaccine Primary Series of Vaccine Booster Doses Risk Group 1. Meningococcal meningitis 2. Yellow fever 3. Cholera 4. Typhoid fever 5. Japanese encephalitisarrow_forwardA 50-year-old patient was hospitalized in the infectious department of the district hospital on the 4th day of illness with suspected typhoid-paratyphoid disease. The disease began with a gradual rise in temperature, which reached a maximum level of 39 degrees C on the 3rd day. Complaints of headache, loss of appetite, general weakness, constipation, bloating and flatulence. From the anamnesis: a family member of the patient 2 months ago fell ill with typhoid fever. Objectively: remitting fever, pale skin, moderately bloated abdomen, slight enlargement of the liver and spleen, mental retardation. There is no rash. 1-What serological tests should be used to establish the etiology of typhoid? 2-What are the features of serological diagnosis in the early stages of the disease? What measures should be taken to avoid false-negative serological results in the early stages? 3-What serological reactions are used for serological diagnosis of typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever? Compare and…arrow_forwardProvide an evaluation for each goal (easy and simple) 1)Nurse will educate the patient and his family regarding the importance of hygiene and how this is important to prevent the infection. Rationale: By this awareness of the patient increases regarding hygiene. 2) Nurse would instruct the patient regarding the steps of hand hygiene. Rationale: By this, the patient and his family come to know regarding the steps of hand hygiene. 3)Nurse would ask the patient and his family to repeat what the nurse has taught. Rationale: By this nurse can assess the knowledge and understanding of the patient and his family.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781111306663Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul PricePublisher:Cengage Learning
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning- Case Studies In Health Information ManagementBiologyISBN:9781337676908Author:SCHNERINGPublisher:CengageEssentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781111306663
Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Case Studies In Health Information Management
Biology
ISBN:9781337676908
Author:SCHNERING
Publisher:Cengage
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Phlebotomy: Venipuncture Procedure; Author: Medical Lab Lady Gill;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC9LABPts7M;License: Standard Youtube License