Asepsis Flashcards

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Name the white blood cell: ingest and break down foreign particles, particularly bacteria and parasites. The first line of defense.

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Neutrophils

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Name the white blood cell: allergic reaction

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eosinophils

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Name the white blood cell: unknown action. Contain heparin and histamine in their granules.

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basophils

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4
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How many bpm does the heart rate increase for every degree celsius

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10 bpm

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5
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What changes in vitals would we expect with a systemic inflammatory response

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Increased temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate

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Name the white blood cell: synthesis of immunoglobulins. Cellular immunity and effective in destroying bacteria, viruses, cancer cells.

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T lymphocytes

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Name the white blood cell: synthesis of antibodies. Produce humoral immunity.

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B lymphocytes

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Name the white blood cell: Scavenger cells dispose of cellular debris.

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Monocytes (macrophages)

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Five signs of systemic infection

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anorexia, fever, sepsis, body aches, chills

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Factors that compromise the host: Impaired skin integrity

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injury to the skin
surgical incisions
invasive devices

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Factors that compromise the host: impaired mechanical function

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trachostomy
sedation
smoking

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Factors that compromise the host: inadequate nutrition

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  • need more calories when you’re sick

- many nutrients (incl vitamin C) needed for wound healing.

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Factors that compromise the host: prolonged stress

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cortisol, hyperglycemia (hyperglycemia promotes bacterial growth)

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Factors that compromise the host: medicine or medical problems

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  • chemo
  • steroids
  • improper use of antibiotics
  • HIV
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15
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Four stages of infection

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  • incubation
  • prodromal
  • acute phase
  • convalescence
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16
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severe infection that reaches the bloodstream

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sepsis

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17
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endotoxin produces…

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heightened inflammatory response

18
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four signs/symptoms of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

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high or low temp t>38 or t<36
high HR >90 bpm
high respiratory rate >20 or low CO2 <32
High WBC >12000 or <4000
(need two or more, then they'll pull a lactic acid)
19
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Why can older adults have no fever or low grade fever?

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May have medical conditions that impair the hypothalamus

20
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Why do children have higher fevers?

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Don’t have as much thermoregulation (can’t sweat as much)

21
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can you get a fever with surgery

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  • possible during first day after surgery

- indicative of infection after day 2

22
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Three phases of fever

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  • chills
  • fever
  • flush or crisis (sweat, stop shivering)
23
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pocket of purulent drainage

24
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appearance of urine or sputum with an infection

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cloudy or whitish-yellow

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symptom when the small or large intestine is inflamed from a pathogen
- diarrhea | - increased peristalsis or hyperactive bowel sounds
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why to take baseline vital signs
to assess for change
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other reasons for chills beyond fever/infection
fear/anxiety, hypoglycemia, physical exhaustion, hypothyroid
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medical history needed for infection screening
immunization, recent infections, exposure to diseases
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leukocytosis
increased white blood cell count
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shift to the left
more immature granulocytes used to fight infection. Persistent or severe infection.
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higher than 50% neutrophils means...
body is fighting infection well
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neutropenic precautions
- limit visitors - avoid flossing, razors, rectal temps - remove stagnant water, fresh flowers, potted plants - hand hygiene is very important
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lactate is relevant because...
it can indicate sepsis (anaerobic metabolism, decreased oxygen to tissues)
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Sed rate
erythrocyte sedimentation rate -- increased with infection
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situations that cause for obtaining cultures when an infection is suspected
- productive cough - invasive line (port, central line) - purulent drainage - parasites
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why do you need a trough level?
toxicity! Kidneys and ears are affected by lots of antibiotics
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how often to turn a person
2 hours
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fever management
increase fluids | antipyretics (not aspirin for children)
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comfort measures
warm blanket analgesics tepid bath
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what does shivering do?
warms up the body by making the body move