Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Sterile Processing Technician Practice Exam

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Which organism is often referred to as MRSA?

Streptococcus pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Mycobacterium tuberculosis

The correct answer is: Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus is commonly referred to as MRSA, which stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This specific strain of Staphylococcus aureus has developed resistance to many antibiotics, particularly methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics. The ability of MRSA to resist these antibiotics makes it a significant concern in healthcare settings, as it can lead to difficult-to-treat infections. MRSA is often associated with skin infections but can also cause more severe infections such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and surgical site infections. Understanding MRSA is crucial for sterile processing technicians as they are responsible for ensuring instruments and environments are free from such pathogens to prevent healthcare-associated infections.