This template MUST be used to answer the case study.
This template MUST be used to answer the case study.
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Student name (LAST NAME first name):
Student number:
Campus:
Tutorial session (time and room no.):
Tutors name:
Background of the case study (Total: 10 marks)
What is infectious conjunctivitis?
Of the four micro-organisms listed below, justify which one is more likely to be the cause of Johns eye infection. Indicate why the other micro-organisms from the list are least likely to cause the infection.
Legionella pneumophila
Likely cause - Yes or no, with reason:
Plasmodium ovale
Likely cause - Yes or no, with reason:
Adenovirus
Likely cause - Yes or no, with reason:
Staphylococcus aureus
Likely cause - Yes or no, with reason:
Mechanism of action and adverse reactions (Total: 15 marks)
Describe the mechanism of action of gentamicin.
Name two possible adverse reactions to this drug John could display.
Infection control issues (Total: 15 marks)
Identify and discuss two infection control issues associated with highdependency aged care facilities that can contribute to the spread of conjunctivitis.
Issue 1:
Discussion as to why this is an issue:
Issue 2:
Discussion as to why this is an issue:
Transmission of infection (Total: 20 marks)
Mary who resides in the room next door was diagnosed with the same eye infection 4 days later. Describe how the organism could have been transmitted from Johns eye to Marys eye (describe the chain of infection that could have occurred from Johns eye to Marys eye).
Describe a chain of infection resulting in transmission from John to Mary:
Breaking the chain of infection (Total: 20 marks)
Describe two procedures nurses will need to undertake to prevent the infection from Johns eye from being transmitted to another individual. Clearly explain how each procedure will effectively break the chain of infection.
Identify procedure 1:
Describe how this effectively breaks the chain of infection:
Identify procedure 2:
Describe how this effectively breaks the chain of infection:
Academic Style (Total: 10 marks): As per criteria.
Referencing (Total: 10 marks): As per criteria.
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