Quiz #2

Question 1

Match the name of the disease with the site of infection (tissue)=
Dermis & Subcutaneous?

A. Cellulitis
B. Necrotizing Fasciitis
C. Impetigo
D. Erysipelas

Answer 1

Cellulitis

Question 2

Match the name of the disease with the site of infection (tissue)=
Connective Tissue between & over muscular layer?

A. Cellulitis
B. Necrotizing Fasciitis
C. Impetigo
D. Erysipelas

Answer 2

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Question 3

Match the name of the disease with the site of infection (tissue)=
Epidermis?

A. Cellulitis
B. Necrotizing Fasciitis
C. Impetigo
D. Erysipelas

Answer 3

Impetigo

Question 4

Match the name of the disease with the site of infection (tissue)=
Underlying lymph nodes?

A. Cellulitis
B. Necrotizing Fasciitis
C. Impetigo
D. Erysipelas

Answer 4

Erysipelas

Question 5

A cluster of raised lesions with folliculitis is known as a ____________.

Answer 5

Carbuncle

Question 6

Which pathogen is a common cause of endocarditis or pneumonia due to bacteremia?

Answer 6

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 7

Amber-colored crusty debris on the surface of the skin is suggestive of infection most commonly due to:

Answer 7

Streptococcus aureus

While Streptococcus pyogenes does cause impetigo, it only causes it about 20% of the time. S. aureus is the main cause of impetigo (80% of the time), which has the characteristic amber colored crusty patches.

Question 8

A dark purple to black discoloration of the skin is a finding of Anthrax infections. T or F?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which bacterial pathogen is responsible for bluish-green color wounds due to pyocyanin pigmentation?

Answer 9

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 10

A skin disease that looks like numerous deep red-colored spots/ tiny blood clots in the skin is indicative of acne. T or F?

Answer 10

False