True or False: A positive tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test) could indicate past vaccination.

_______ are examples of human prion diseases.

In a mixed-methods study, which of the following statements best reflects the core purpose of integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches?

A 38-year old dental hygienist presents to her primary care physician with swelling and a painful blister on her right index finger. About six days earlier, she treated a patient with active and open cold sores on the lip.   A. What disease disease does this patient have?  B. What is the likely viral cause of this disease? C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative. 

A 30-year old male presents to the emergency room with fever, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, jaundice, and dark urine. The patient had recently returned home from a two-week trip to Africa.  Further examination revealed yellow discoloration of the eyes and mild abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant. The doctor explained that this is an RNA virus that is endemic in parts of Africa and the patient likely acquired this virus through contaminated food or water.   A. Name the virus that caused this patient’s condition. B. What disease does this patient have? C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative. 

A 75-year old male presents to his primary care physician for a localized, painful rash on the upper right side of his chest. The patient describes the pain as an extreme burning sensation. The patient’s history shows that he had chickenpox as a child.   A. Name the virus responsible for his condition.  B. What disease does this patient have?  C. Explain each clue provided in the narrative. 

True or False: Tubercles are visible on a chest X-ray  

In your response, be sure to: 1. Explain: In your own words, why this scenario study would need to be reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). 2. Provide: At least two ethical concerns the IRB would look at.  Scenario Study: A social work researcher wants to interview teenagers in a group home about their experiences with foster care.  *All of the question must be answered correctly in order to receive credit. 

Which of the following is a patient risk factor for nosocomial infections? 

True or False: Some strains of the Epstein-Bar Virus are oncogenic.