Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 66

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
A 59-year-old female has been diagnosed with Escherichia coli infection following the consumption of contaminated meat. The patient is exhibiting a high fever, severe abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. As the RN, you provide supportive care and fluid resuscitation as ordered. You are familiar with the E. coli bacterium, and provide education to the patient and her family regarding the genetics of this bacterium.
-You also indicate to the patient that genetic information can be acquired by bacterial cells in other ways.Which of the following is a correct statement regarding these processes?

• A)"Transformation requires the formation of a pilus for genetic exchange to occur."
• B)"Transposition involves the transfer of genetic information to bacterial cells directly from their environment."
• C)"Transfection is a phenomenon of prokaryotic cells."
• D)"Transduction involves the transfer of genetic information from a bacteriophage to a bacterial cell."

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Definitions:

Centralization

Refers to the degree to which decision-making is concentrated at a single point in an organization, often at the top leadership levels.

Bureaucratic

Characterized by rigid adherence to rules, procedures, and hierarchical structures, often at the expense of efficiency and flexibility.

Hierarchy

An arrangement or institution where individuals or entities are positioned in a hierarchical order based on their status or power.

Spatial Differentiation

The division or organization of space or geographical areas based on different functions, uses, or characteristics.