10 free CWS practice questions in the real exam format, covering the official content areas, with an explanation for every answer.
CWS Practice Test 14Tutor mode
Question 1 of 10
Assessment and Diagnosis
A 66-year-old man with diabetes has a plantar ulcer over the first metatarsal head with exposed bone. The microbiology and pathology results shown have returned. Which result is the MOST reliable guide to the organism causing his osteomyelitis?
Microbiology and pathology report
Specimen
Result
Surface swab (before debridement)
Heavy growth: Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible), Enterococcus faecalis, Corynebacterium species
Deep soft-tissue specimen (after debridement)
Moderate growth: S. aureus (methicillin-susceptible)
Bone biopsy through intact skin
Histology: acute osteomyelitis. Culture: methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)