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h. 12 – Mechanisms of Infectious Disease 1. Staphylococcus aureus commonly found in the skin, nares, and other body sites of patients without any signs and symptoms of infection is known as which of the following conditions listed below? A) An opportunistic infection B) A parasitic infestation C) Bacterial colonization D) A saprophytic infection Ans: C Feedback: The ongoing presence of bacteria in the body that do not cause infection is called colonization. Opportunistic infection by...

Test Bank: Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging Touhy & Jett: Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is a true statement about differing health belief systems? a. Personalistic or magicoreligious beliefs have been superseded in Western minds by biomedical principles. b. In most cultures, older adults are likely to treat themselves using traditional methods before turning to biomedical professionals. c. Ayurvedic me...