Define the three words in mrsa: methicillin, resistant, and staphylococcus aureus. describe the signs and symptoms of a mrsa infection of the skin. complete the six links in the chain of transmission for mrsa. explain at least three ways that links in the chain of transmission may be broken to stop the spread of the infection.

MRSA stands for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, it is a potentially dangerous type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and can cause skin and other infections. MRSA spreads through direct contact with another person's infection, touching surfaces or items contaminated with the bacteria or sharing personal items, such as towels or razors that are infected.

Explanation:

Skin infections can appear anywhere in the body. Some places are the legs, buttocks, groin and neck. It usually appears as a lump or infected area that may be red, swollen, painful, warm to the touch or contain pus. It is important that the doctor be contacted if the signs and symptoms are accompanied by fever.

Treatment for MRSA skin infections may include the drainage of the infection by the doctor and the prescription of an antibiotic. If the doctor prescribes an antibiotic, you should take all the doses (even if the infection is improving).

To break the infection chain it is advisable to cover the infection. Pus from an infected area may contain regular staphylococcus or MRSA, so keeping it covered should prevent the spread of the infection to other people. Follow the doctor's instructions about proper infection care. Be sure to discard the bandages in the trash. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or with an alcohol-based solution, especially after changing the bandage or touching the infected area. Do not share personal items. Wash sheets, towels or stained clothes with soap and water to wash clothes. Use the dryer to dry the clothes completely.

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low context culture   (lc.):

association:    

relationships begin and end quickly. many people can be inside one's circle; circle's boundary is not clear.

things get done by following procedures and paying attention to the goal.

one's identity is rooted in oneself and one's accomplishments.

social structure is decentralized; responsibility goes further down (is not concentrated at the top).

interaction:

low use of nonverbal elements. message is carried more by words than by nonverbal means.

verbal message is explicit. context is less important than words.

verbal message is direct; one spells things out exactly.

communication is seen as a way of exchanging information, ideas, and opinions.  

disagreement is depersonalized. one withdraws from conflict with another and gets on with the task. focus is on rational solutions, not personal ones. one can be explicit about another's bothersome behavior.

territoriality:

space is compartmentalized and privately owned; privacy is important, so people are farther apart.

temporality:

things are scheduled to be done at particular times, one thing at a time. what is important is that activity is done efficiently.

change is fast. one can make change and see immediate results.

time is a commodity to be spent or saved. one’s time is one’s own.

learning:

reality is fragmented and compartmentalized. one source of information is used to develop knowledge. thinking is inductive, proceeds from specific to general. focus is on detail.

learning occurs by following explicit directions and explanations of others.

an individual orientation is preferred for learning and problem solving.

speed is valued. how efficiently something is learned is important.

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