MRSA
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Infectious Diseasemedium priorityneeds review
MRSA
Also testable as: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection or colonization.
- Can cause skin, wound, bloodstream, or pulmonary infections with limited antibiotic choices.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Antibiotics by class | Agent choice depends on site and susceptibility. |
Nursing actions
- Use contact precautions as indicated by policy.
- Perform hand hygiene and dedicated equipment cleaning.
- Assess wounds, drainage, fever, and sepsis signs.
Complications
- Abscess
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Transmission
NCLEX cues
- Contact precautions for draining wounds or facility policy.
- Do not share equipment.
Memory hooks
- MRSA: contact and clean equipment.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.