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ASEPSIS Flashcards

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microorganisms found in the intestines (e.g., enterobacteria) produce substances called

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bacteriocins

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2
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(the collective vegetation in a given area) in one part of the body, yet produce infection in another.

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resident flora

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3
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is the growth of microorganisms in body tissue where they are not usually found.

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infection

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4
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A detectable alteration in normal tissue function

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disease

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5
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the ability of the microorganisms to produce disease

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virulence

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6
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is the ability to produce disease

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pathogenicity

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7
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causes disease only in a susceptible individual.

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opportunistic pathogen

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8
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is the major regulatory agency at the international level.

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WHO

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9
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is the freedom from disease-causing microorganisms.

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asepsis

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10
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What are the two basic types of asepsis?

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medical asepsis
surgical asepsis

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11
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includes all practices intended to confine a specific microorganism to a specific area, limiting the number, growth, and transmission of microorganisms.

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medical asepsis

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12
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which means likely to have microorganisms, some of which may be capable of causing infection.

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dirty

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13
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refers to those practices that keep an area or object free of all microorganisms; it includes practices that destroy all microorganisms and spores (microscopic dormant structures formed by some pathogens that are very hardy and often survive common cleaning techniques).

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surgical asepsis or sterile technique

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14
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is the condition in which acute organ dysfunction occurs secondary to infection.

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sepsis

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15
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consist primarily of nucleic acid and therefore must enter living cells in order to reproduce.

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viruses

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16
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include yeasts and molds

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fungi

17
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live on other living organisms. They include protozoa such as the one that causes malaria, helminths (worms), and arthropods (mites, fleas, ticks).

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parasites

18
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is the process by which strains of microorganisms become resident flora

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colonization

19
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is limited to the specific part of the body where the microorganisms remain.

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local infection

20
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Ifthe microorganisms spread and damage different parts of the body, the infection is a

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systemic infection

21
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When a culture of the person’s blood reveals microorganisms, the condition is called

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bacteremia

22
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When bacteremia results in systemic infection, it is referred to as

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septicemia

23
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are classified as infections that originate in the hospital

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nosocomial infections

24
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those that originate in any health care setting.

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health care-associated infections

25
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The microorganisms that cause nosocomial infections can originate from the clients themselves as
1.
2.

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endogenous
exogenous

26
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are the direct result of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

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latrogenic infections

27
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What are the six links that make up the chain of infection ?

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etiologic agent
reservoir
portal of exit
method or mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible hosts

28
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what are the common sources of reservoirs?

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other humans
client’s own microorganisms
plants
animals
general environment

29
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is a person or animal reservoir of a specific infectious agent that usually does not manifest any clinical signs of disease.

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carrier

30
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What are the three mechanisms or mode of transmission?

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  1. direct transmission
  2. indirect transmission
  3. airborne transmission
31
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It is considered one of the most effective infection prevention measures.

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hand hygiene

32
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agents that inhibit the growth of some microorganisms

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antiseptics

33
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agents that destroy pathogens other than spores

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disinfectants

34
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preparation prevents the growth and reproduction of some bacteria

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bacteriostatic

35
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is a process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores and viruses.

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sterilization

36
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is a microorganism-free area.

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sterile field

37
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is a substance that induces a state of sensitivity or immune responsiveness (immunity)

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antigen

38
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If the proteins originate in a person’s own body, the antigen is called an

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autoantigen

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