Question

a common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting that is caused by a specific type of staph bacterium and results in skin infections that can develop into large abscesses is ______.
multiple choice
○ strep
○ mrsa
○ clostridium
○ clabsi
○ cauti

Explanation:

The question is about a health - associated infection caused by a staph bacterium, leading to skin infections and large abscesses. MRSA (Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is a type of staph bacterium known for causing such infections, especially in outpatient settings and can lead to skin infections and abscesses. Streptococcus (strep) is a different type of bacterium, not staph. Clostridium is a different genus of bacteria. CLABSI (Central Line - Associated Bloodstream Infection) and CAUTI (Catheter - Associated Urinary Tract Infection) are types of healthcare - associated infections but not caused by staph bacteria in the context of this question.

Answer:

MRSA (the option with "MRSA" as the text)