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567. Chapter 7&9 Test Flashcards

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

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infection

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

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influenza

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

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Microorganism

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transfer an infectious agent from one person or place to another

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Transmit

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one-celled microorganisms that may cause infection

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Bacteria (Singular- bacterium)

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a type of microorganism like yeast and mold

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fungus

Fungi (plural)

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

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Intestines

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microorganisms that do not cause infection

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Nonpathogenic

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microorganisms or substances that can produce infection

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Pathogenic

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natural openings in the body where microorganisms can enter

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Portal of Entry

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

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Portal of Exit

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

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Reservoir

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a person who is not resistant to infection by a microorganism

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Susceptible Host

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a type of microorganism that survives only in living in things

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Virus

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

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Chicken Pox

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impure or unclean

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Contaminated

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direct transfer of microorganisms from one person to another

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Direct Transmission

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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.

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Indirect Transmission

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

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Measles

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

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Airborne Transmission

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very frequent and liquid stool

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Diarrhea

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infectious, bacterial, communicable disease that primarily affects the lungs

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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drugs that reduce or kill microorganisms

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Antibiotics

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

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Barrier

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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

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contagious bacterial venereal infection that is sexually transmitted

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Gonorrhea

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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)

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protective covering for the face

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Mask

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

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Sanitation

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viral inflammation that affects the nerves in the skull and spine

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Shingles

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a chronic, contagious venereal infection that is sexually transmitted

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Syphilis

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

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Immunization

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something that enters the body

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Invasive

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

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Secretions

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

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Biohazardous

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set apart from others

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Isolation

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

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Outbreak

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written information sheets describing chemicals used in a facility

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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elimination or destruction of all microbial life

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Sterilization

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related to vomiting, as in an emesis basin

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Emesis

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infection or inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

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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

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

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Exposure

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

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antibody

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an agent that inactivates microorganisms or inanimate objects

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disinfectant

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to work together

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Collaborate

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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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

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