Immunocompromised Host
Rabies
100

A patient that does not have normal mechanisms to fight against infection

1.A fully vaccinated person

2.Immunocompromised Host

3.Healthcare worker

Immunocompromised Host

100

What animal accounts for more than 90% of rabid animals reported. What are:

  • Dogs
  • Racoons
  • Bats
  • Foxes

Bats

200

Factors that increase bacterial colonization and risk of hospital associated Pneumonia

  • Coma, hypotension, alcoholism
  • Length of stay, visitors, antibiotics
  • Plants and fresh flowers

Coma, hypotension, alcoholism

200

What is the gold standard for testing for rabies?

What is:

  • Fluorescent antibody testing
  • A CCP antibody test 
  • ELISA tests  
  • tTG-IgA test  

Fluorescent antibody testing

300

At what age is it advisable for children to visit someone in the hospital who is immunocompromised

  • 7years of age and under  
  • 12 years of age and older
  • 17 years and older

12 years of age and older

300

What system does the rabies virus attack leading to death?

  • Cardiac
  • Hepatic
  • Neurologic
  • Gastro-intestinal

Neurologic

400

What units are likely to not allow fresh flowers and potted plants (Hint: 2 answers)

  • Bone marrow transplant   
  • Med- Surg
  • Burn units
  • Behavior health

Bone marrow transplant and Burn units

400

What group of individuals should have a rabies titers done every 6 months?

  • Veterinarians
  • Research facility workers
  • Animal handlers
  • Zoo employees

Research facility workers

500

From the below list, what vaccinations are recommened for patients who are taking immunosuppressive medications due to a solid organ transplant

  • Influenza
  • Pneumococcal
  • H Influenzae Type B
  • All the above

All the above

500

These animals almost never have been found to have rabies

  • Guinea pigs
  • Mice
  • Rabbits/hares
  • All the above

All the above