567. Chapter 7&9 Test

Question 1

Condition produced when an infective agent becomes established in or on a suitable host; usually have signs and symptoms

Answer 1

infection

Question 2

Contagious viral disease which has a sudden onset, fever, and severe aches and pains

Answer 2

influenza

Question 3

viruses, bacteria or fungi that cannot be seen with the naked eye; also called germs

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Microorganism

Question 4

transfer an infectious agent from one person or place to another

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Transmit

Question 5

one-celled microorganisms that may cause infection

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Bacteria (Singular- bacterium)

Question 6

a type of microorganism like yeast and mold

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fungus

Fungi (plural)

Question 7

part of the digestive tract through which food passes after leaving the stomach that helps digest food and eliminates waste

Answer 7

Intestines

Question 8

microorganisms that do not cause infection

Answer 8

Nonpathogenic

Question 9

microorganisms or substances that can produce infection

Answer 9

Pathogenic

Question 10

natural openings in the body where microorganisms can enter

Answer 10

Portal of Entry

Question 11

a route taken by microorganisms leaving the body, such as blood and the natural openings of the body

Answer 11

Portal of Exit

Question 12

a person, animal, or environment in which an infectious agent lies

Answer 12

Reservoir

Question 13

a person who is not resistant to infection by a microorganism

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Susceptible Host

Question 14

a type of microorganism that survives only in living in things

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Virus

Question 15

contagious disease caused by a virus; one early symptom is a low-grade fever

Answer 15

Chicken Pox

Question 16

impure or unclean

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Contaminated

Question 17

direct transfer of microorganisms from one person to another

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Direct Transmission

Question 18

transmission of infection by an intermediate object, such as food, water, medical equipment, or a person’s hands, into the portal of entry of a susceptible host.

Answer 18

Indirect Transmission

Question 19

contagious disease caused by a virus, which produces red spots on the skin

Answer 19

Measles

Question 20

route of infection that occurs when the reservoir coughs microorganisms into the air and a susceptible host breathes them into their lungs

Answer 20

Airborne Transmission

Question 21

very frequent and liquid stool

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Diarrhea

Question 22

infectious, bacterial, communicable disease that primarily affects the lungs

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Tuberculosis (TB)

Question 23

drugs that reduce or kill microorganisms

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Antibiotics

Question 24

something that protects, or separates, a person from an infectious microorganism

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Barrier

Question 25

a thin, flexible covering commonly made of latex rubber, worn over the penis to reduce the risk of pregnancy and susceptibility to or transmission of sexually transmitted diseases

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Condom

Question 26

contagious bacterial venereal infection that is sexually transmitted

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Gonorrhea

Question 27

viral infection transmitted by contact with blood and other body fluids such as semen and vaginal secretions

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Question 28

protective covering for the face

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Mask

Question 29

the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintaining clean conditions

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Sanitation

Question 30

viral inflammation that affects the nerves in the skull and spine

Answer 30

Shingles

Question 31

a chronic, contagious venereal infection that is sexually transmitted

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Syphilis

Question 32

administration of a vaccine to make the person immune (not susceptible) to a specific infection

Answer 32

Immunization

Question 33

something that enters the body

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Invasive

Question 34

substances such as saliva, mucus, perspiration, tears, etc. that come out of the body

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Secretions

Question 35

anything that is harmful or potentially harmful to humans or the environment; contaminated material

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Biohazardous

Question 36

set apart from others

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Isolation

Question 37

Sudden, dramatic increase in cases of a particular disease or harmful organisms

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Outbreak

Question 38

written information sheets describing chemicals used in a facility

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Question 39

elimination or destruction of all microbial life

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Sterilization

Question 40

related to vomiting, as in an emesis basin

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Emesis

Question 41

infection or inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

Question 42

activities based on recommendations of CDC for facilities to use in handling blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat), nonintact skin such as cuts and wounds, and mucous membranes to prevent infection

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Standard Precautions

Question 43

condition of being in direct or indirect contact with an infectious microorganism

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Exposure

Question 44

type of protein that the body produces to fight infection or illness

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antibody

Question 45

an agent that inactivates microorganisms or inanimate objects

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disinfectant

Question 46

to work together

Answer 46

Collaborate

Question 47

Ways to promote effective communication (list 5)

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- eye contact - Speak clearly - Show respect for residents by calling them by surname - Always ask first - Always assume that a resident can hear you

Question 48

Techniques to improve communication with visually impaired

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- room well lit - encourage magnifying glass - introduce yourself - stand in clear view - when appropriate touch them and let them know you're there - if they ask, read their mail/magazine - describe things that will be used and tell them where it is

Question 49

Techniques to improve communication with hearing impaired:

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- eliminate background noise - speak to stronger ear - face the resident when you are talking - touch the resident to get there attention - encourage them to point to what they want - encourage the use of hearing aids - repeat what you said if they ask you?

Question 50

depression or withdrawal

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- spend extra time with them - invite them to participate - set goals for them - tell them you're proud when they participate

Question 51

speech impairment

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- encourage residents to point at what they are wanting - ask questions they can answer yes or no to - let them express their frustration - tell other staff when you discover certain symbols mean certain things