NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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Question
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Pathogens that need air to survive are:
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endogenous
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exogenous
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aerobic
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anaerobic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aerobic bacteria are bacteria that thrive and grow in an aerobic environment (with oxygen). A single bacterium that needs oxygen for survival is referred to as an aerobic bacterium. Anaerobes cannot survive in the presence of molecular oxygen. In addition, molecular oxygen is toxic for such bacteria.
Detailed explanation-2: -Both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria can potentially be harmful pathogens to human beings. Some examples of harmful obligate anaerobes are Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism, and C. difficile, which causes potentially fatal antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aerobic bacteria are bacteria that can grow and live when oxygen is present.
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