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JEH Quiz #4 (January/February 2010)

Featured Article:
"Assessment of Athletic Health Care Facility Surfaces for MRSA in the Secondary School Setting "

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JEH Quiz #4 Answers - January/February 2010:

1. c
2. d
3. b
4. e
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. d
9. b
10. a
11. b
12. e

1.	The proportion of Staphylococcus infections that are resistant to methicillin has increased
	a.	from 0.3% in 1974 to 22% in 2004.
	b.	from 2% in 1995 to 22% in 2004.
	c.	from 2% in 1974 to 63% in 2004.
	d.	from 22% in 1974 to 63% in 2004.
2.	In 2005, _______ people acquired invasive MRSA.
	a.	90
	b.	9,970
	c.	18,650
	d.	94,360
3.	The mortality rate was

	a.	14%.
	b.	almost 20%.
	c.	22%.
	d.	approximately 85%.

4.	Risk factors for acquisition of MRSA among athletes include
	a.	shared clothing, equipment, razors, soaps, and towels.
	b.	improper care of skin trauma.
	c.	artificial-turf burns.
	d.	crowded living conditions.
	e.	all of the above.
5.	Of the high school athletic facilities tested for this study,
	a.	9 out of 10 had two or more MRSA-positive surfaces.
	b.	90 out of 100 had two or more MRSA-positive surfaces.
	c.	42 out of 90 had no MRSA-positive surfaces.
	d.	42 out of 90 had two or more MRSA-positive surfaces
6.	How many surfaces were tested in each school?
	a.	4
	b.	9
	c.	10
	d.	90
7.	MRSA was found on
	a.	taping/treatment tables, water coolers, faucet handles, and doorknobs.
	b.	taping/treatment tables, water coolers, and faucet handles.
	c.	taping/treatment tables and water coolers.
	d.	water coolers.
8.	To control the spread of MRSA, the authors recommend
	a.	that taping/treatment tables be properly cleaned.
	b.	that water coolers undergo a regular disinfection regimen.
	c.	that doorknobs be wiped regularly with disinfectant.
	d.	a and b.
	e.	a, b, and c.
9.	Casual users of high school locker rooms are not at risk.
	a.	True.
	b.	False.
10.	MRSA was once largely associated with health care settings.
	a.	True.
	b.	False.
11.	Athletes rarely visit health care facilities.
	a.	True.
	b.	False.
12.	The authors urge
	a.	school administrators to provide adequate supplies of soap and towels.
	b.	environmental health professionals to educate athletic trainers.
	c.	coaches and parents to encourage good hygiene among athletes.
	d.	b and c.
	e.	a, b, and c.