A 72-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department from a Skilled

question 161

Multiple Choice

A 72-year-old man is brought to the emergency department from a skilled nursing facility due to altered mental status, skin flushing, and a high fever.  His temperature is 38.9 C (102 F) , blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg, pulse is 120/min, and respirations are 26/min.  If blood cultures are positive for Escherichia coli, which of the following is the most likely site of infection leading to bacteremia in this patient?

• A)Biliary tree
• B)Colon
• C)Lungs
• D)Oropharynx
• E)Skin
• F)Small intestine
• G)Urinary tract

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Definitions:

Cognitive Symptom

Manifestations of conditions that affect cognitive processes, often influencing learning, memory, perception, and problem-solving abilities.

Depression

A disorder of the psyche characterized by ongoing gloominess or a lack of zest for activities, which majorly disrupts normal life activities.

Artifact Theory

A theory that suggests differences observed in certain groups (e.g., in intelligence tests between cultures) are not due to actual differences in abilities but rather to the artifacts of the testing process itself.

Depression

A psychological condition manifested by a sustained somber mood or lack of excitement in endeavors, gravely impeding daily living.