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week 9 (post test 2) infection control Flashcards

1
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Cycle of infection order

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“IRP MPS”
Infectious organism (pathogen)
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host

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factors involved in the spread of disease are termed:

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cycle of infection

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pathogens include

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bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites

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reservoirs include

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people, animals, soil, food, water

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portal of exit includes

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coughing/sneezing, bodily secretions, feces

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mode of transmission includes

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direct contact, indirect contract, vectors

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portal of entry includes

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mouth, nose, eyes, cuts in skin

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susceptible host includes

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elderly, infants, immunocompromised, anyone

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mode of transmission which includes coughing, sexual contact, touch, human to human interaction

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direct contact

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mode of transmission which includes spread through air, contaminated objects, food or water

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indirect contact

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mode of transmission which includes spread by insects (mosquitoes, tick, flea, etc.)

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vectors

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12
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bacteria are __________ organisms; they are ___________

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single celled organisms, aerobic or anaerobic

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examples of bacteria

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E. coli, strep A

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viruses are _________; they ________

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subcellular organisms, cannot survive alone

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examples of viruses

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Ebstein Barr, Varicella

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examples of fungi

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yeasts, molds

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yeasts ____; molds _____

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yeasts = buds; molds = spores

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prions are the ______________

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smallest, not well understood, correspond with nerve cells

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protozoa are __________

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single celled animals, correspond with parasites

20
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barriers that prevent microorganisms from entering the body

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natural resistance

21
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examples of natural resistance

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intact skin, mucous membranes, and chemicals such as tears and acids by the skin

22
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infection resistance to a specific organism that occurs after an individual has been infected with the organism, or that is conferred from a vaccine

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acquired immunity, also called active immunity

23
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short-term resistance to infection produced by preformed antibodies. Preformed antibodies can be injected in the form of pooled immune globulin from the general population; they are passed to infants in utero or in breast milk

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passive immunity

24
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what is the virus responsible for mono?

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Ebstein Barr

25
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what is the virus responsible for chicken pox?

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varicella

26
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many people infected at the same time in the same geographic area

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epidemic

27
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widespread epidemic (international, out of control)

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pandemic

28
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diseases constantly present within a community

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endemic

29
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what does MRSA stand for?

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methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

30
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what does VRE stand for?

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vancomycin-resistant enterococci

31
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standard precautions are _____________

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used for all patients

32
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with standard precautions, you assume ______________

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all patients are infectious

33
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Airborne precautions
-Reduce risk of transmitting infectious dust particles or airborne nuclei
-Tuberculosis, Measles, Varicella
-____ Mask
-_____________ room

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-N95
-Negative airflow room

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Airborne precautions
-Reduce risk of transmitting infectious ______________
-examples: _______________
-____ Mask
-_____________ room

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-dust particles or airborne nuclei
-Tuberculosis, Measles, Varicella

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Droplet precautions
-Reduce contact of large particle droplets with __________
-examples:___________________
-Surgical mask required
-Eye protection or gowns may also be required

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-mucous membranes or eyes
-Pneumonia, influenza, Meningitis

36
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Droplet precautions
-Reduce contact of large particle droplets with mucous membranes or eyes
-Pneumonia, influenza, Meningitis
-__________ required
-_________________ may also be required

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-Surgical mask
-eye protection or gowns

37
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Contact precautions
-Reduces risk of transmitting pathogens by ____________
-____________
-Enteric – C. diff, Norovirus, Rotavirus
-Often combined with Airborne precautions
-Gown

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-contact with skin or mucous membranes
-MRSA, VRE, E. coli

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Contact precautions
-Reduces risk of transmitting pathogens by contact with skin or mucous membranes
-MRSA, VRE, E. coli
-Enteric examples: _______________
-Often combined with _____________
-_____

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-C. diff, Norovirus, Rotavirus
- Airborne precautions
-Gown

39
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mnemonic device for cycle of infection

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“I Really Prefer My Play Station”

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