Salvo Ch. 9 Review

Question 1

Nonliving entities that depend on a host cell for growth and replication.

Answer 1

Virus

Question 2

Diseases that occur suddenly and persist for a brief period of time (less than 3 months), and then resolve or, in some cases, cause death.

Answer 2

Acute

Question 3

Disease with an unknown cause or origin.

Answer 3

Idiopathic

Question 4

Biologic agent capable of causing infectious disease.

Answer 4

Pathogen

Question 5

Diseases that have an insidious onset, gradually increase in signs and symptoms, and last for a longer period of time, perhaps for a lifetime.

Answer 5

Chronic

Question 6

Minimum infection control measures used to prevent disease transmission.

Answer 6

Standard precautions

Question 7

Term that can be used for infections that were acquired while a person was receiving Healthcare for another condition.

Answer 7

Nosocomial

Question 8

Items worn to reduce or prevent transmission of pathogens; examples include gloves, masks, and gowns.

Answer 8

Personal protective equipment

Question 9

Period of an autoimmune disease in which signs and symptoms worsen or become more severe.

Answer 9

Exacerbation

Question 10

Term to describe the second link in the chain of infection, also known as the source.

Answer 10

Reservoir

Question 11

Protective response to tissue damage resulting from a variety of causes, including infection and trauma.

Answer 11

Inflammation

Question 12

Time interval between initial exposure to pathogens and the first appearance of disease signs and symptoms.

Answer 12

Incubation period

Question 13

Providing first and immediate responses during certain situations to minimize loss of life.

Answer 13

Emergency preparedness

Question 14

Primary source of disease transmission is contact with …

Answer 14

Human hands

Question 15

Minimum number of seconds lather should be rubbed into your hands, forearms, and elbows during hand washing.

Answer 15

Twenty

Question 16

Procedures used to reduce the risk of spreading infection caused by contact transmission.

Answer 16

Contact precautions

Question 17

Condition for which a diabetic client would need honey or another substance containing sugar.

Answer 17

Hypoglycemia

Question 18

Include this product in the water when washing contaminated linens.

Answer 18

Bleach

Question 19

911 should be called if this lasts more than 5 minutes.

Answer 19

Seizure

Question 20

Maneuver that may dislodge an object from the trachea if a person is choking on it.

Answer 20

Heimlich

Question 21

“Time is muscle” is the acute care principle for persons experiencing this type of medical emergency.

Answer 21

Heart attack

Question 22

Creates a barrier between hand sanitizer and the skin, making hand sanitizer less effective.

Answer 22

Massage lubricant

Question 23

Worn while disinfecting contaminated surfaces or handling contaminated linens.

Answer 23

Disposable gloves

Question 24

“Time is brain” is the acute care principle for persons experiencing this type of medical emergency.

Answer 24

Stroke

Question 25

Which describes a condition of abnormal function involving anatomic structures or body systems?

Answer 25

Disease

Question 26

What is the term for the origin or cause of a disease?

Answer 26

Etiology

Question 27

Secondary diseases are sometimes also called

Answer 27

Complications

Question 28

Which of the following describes a disease outbreak that spreads worldwide?

Answer 28

Pandemic

Question 29

Which describes the number of deaths within a population or region?

Answer 29

Mortality rate

Question 30

Cushing syndrome is an example of which type of disease?

Answer 30

Metabolic

Question 31

Examples are viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, prions.

Answer 31

Pathogens

Question 32

Malaria is caused by which type of pathogen?

Answer 32

Protozoa

Question 33

Which mode of transmission spreads pathogens through an animal bite?

Answer 33

Vector

Question 34

Destruction of all microorganisms through use of heat, chemicals, irradiation, or high pressure is

Answer 34

Sterilization

Question 35

The use of a mask during massage is an example of a

Answer 35

Droplet precaution

Question 36

Facial drooping and speech difficulties are signs of a

Answer 36

Stroke