Just The Surface
C. diff is a shortened name for this bacteria
What is Clostridium difficile
"Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach" and this symptom of a C. diff infection is the catchy tune for the famous Pepto Bismol commercials
Watery, no solid pieces, entirely liquid
What is type 7 (seven)
Testing for C. diff may be indicated after this number of watery/unformed stools within the last 24 hours.
What is 3 (three)
C. diff commonly causes an infection of this organ. It just so happens to also be a commonly used punctuation mark.
What is the colon
A 1970's film helped popularize disco around the world, titled: "Saturday Night this"
What is fever
Separate hard lumps, like nuts (hard to pass)
What is type 1 (one)
What type of stool, according to the Bristol Stool Chart, are appropriate to send for testing?
Women who suffer from dysmenorrhea have this most common symptom
What is cramping
Like a sausage or snake, smooth and soft
What is type 4 (four)
!!!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
C. diff testing should not be run on patients who have received these things or started on this in the past 48 hours.
C. diff spores can survive in the environment for approximately this many months.
What is 5 (five) months
Seeing a gross or grotesque photo right before a meal can lead you to developing this symptom of a C. diff infection
Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool
What is type 6 (six)
What is an active infection
After coming into contact with a patient positive for C. diff, it is mandatory to wash your hands with this specific type of soap.
What is 2% CHG Soap
Like going on a 10 mile hike without water, this is a common complication of infections caused by C. diff
What is dehydration
Soft blobs with clear cut edges (passed easily)
What is type 5 (five)
Patients who are PCR-POSITIVE and TOXIN-NEGATIVE potentially are this but are likely NOT actively infected.