Final Exam Flashcards
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What are the transmissible diseases of concern for DHCP?
Candidiasis
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Tuberculosis
What are some standard precautions?
-PPE
-Control plan
-Prevent cross-contamination
-Updated protocols
What conditions are important to clinicians?
HBV
HCV
HIV
What conditions don’t have vaccines?
HCV
HIV
What is the influenza vaccine used for?
Flu
What can untreated strep throat turn into?
Cardiac condition
How can TB be transmitted?
Coughing
Droplets
What organ does hepatitis affect?
Liver
What conditions are traditionally not transmitted to others?
HAV
HEV
What can HPV cause?
Oropharyngeal cancers
What is the primary infection of herpes simplex 1?
Herpetic gingivostomatitis
What is the primary infection of herpes simplex 2?
Genital herpes
What is the primary infection of HHV-3 Varicella-zoster?
Varicella - chicken pox
What is the primary infection of HHV-4 Epstein-Barr?
Infectious mononucleosis
What is the primary infection of HHV-5 Human cytomegalovirus?
Mononucleosis, fever, hepatitis
What is the primary infection of HHV-6A Herpes lymphotropic?
Asymptomatic infection after HHV-6B
What is the primary infection of HHV-6B Herpes lymphotropic?
Roseola infantum
What is the primary infection of HHV-8 Kaposi’s sarcoma-related virus?
Asympotomatic in immunocompetent lymphadenopathy
What are the immunizations for clinician’s?
o Hepatitis B
o MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
o Varicella-zoster
o Influenza
o Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
o Meningococcal
What masks should clinican’s wear?
Level 3
When are antiseptic hand rubs not appropriate to use in the clinical setting?
When hands are visibly soiled
What are symptoms of type 1 hypersensitivity?
Rash, shortness of breath, swelling of lips & throat
How is sterilization tested?
Biological monitoring - Spore testing
What are the indications for spore testing?
o Once per week
o Training new personnel
o New packaging
o Initial use of new sterilizer
o After repair
o Improper loading