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Chap 5 Flashcards

1
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study of diseases

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pathology

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refers to the cause of the disease

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etiology

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3
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abnormal body responses to disease

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symptoms

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4
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symptoms that can be seen by the caregiver

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objective symptoms, clinical signs

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5
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reported by individual, not seen by caregiver

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subjective symptoms

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6
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various signs and symptoms grouped together that portrait a disease

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syndrome

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7
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pathogens are spread from improper contact with inanimate objects that are not sterilized

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indirect

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8
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pathogens are transmitted through body fluids

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contact

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9
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state of being absent from organisms

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asepsis

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10
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measures to prevent disease and promote a favorable environment for health

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sanitation

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11
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exposure to chemical agents to destroy the majority of pathogens

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disinfection

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12
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use of heat, steam, or ultraviolet light to destroy all pathogens

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sterilization

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apparatus for sterilizing that involves steam under pressure

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autoclave

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14
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autoclave with higher temperatures to less the time required

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flash autoclave

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15
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oven that sterilizes with high temperatures, without water

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dry heat sterilization

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16
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autoclave using chemical vapor instead of water

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chemical vapor

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17
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gas chamber for articles that cannot withstand heat

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germicidal gas

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inserted into the transparent packaging that covers the article, or taped to the outside. change color when sterilization is complete

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indicator strips

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19
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chemical that destroys the growth of most organisms

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disinfectant

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20
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diluted disinfectant that inhibits the growth of pathogens

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antiseptic

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chemical that maintains the current bacteria level, inhibiting growth

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bacteriostatic agent

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22
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disinfectant solution to soak instruments prior to sterilizing

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holding solution

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23
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sanitation method: contamination prevention (drapes, sleeves etc)

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barrier techniques

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24
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sanitation method: assuming that all cases are potential serious diseases or conditions, managing them as such

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standard precautions

25
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sanitation method: disposal unit for sharps

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sharps container

26
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unit for items that have been contaminated by body fluids

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biohazard container

27
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immediate, severe, rapidly occurring symptoms

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acute

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symptoms are present over a long period

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chronic

29
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condition occurring in a community or region

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epidemic

30
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condition that ranges over a whole large geographical area

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pandemic

31
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condition that occurs within a population, sometimes with predictable regularity

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endemic

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cause of the condition is an external factor

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exogenous

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cause of disease is internal

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endogenous

34
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condition existing at birth

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congenital

35
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disease transmitted within a health care setting

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nosocomical

36
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responsible for infection

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pathogen

37
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living organism that usually respond to anitbiotics

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bacteria

38
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bacteria that need oxygen to survive

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aerobic

39
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bacteria that do not need oxygen to survive

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anaerobic

40
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microorganism that cannot grow independently, require living matter

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viruses

41
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port of entry: pathogens are discharged by the mouth or nose, become airborne

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droplet

42
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Periodontalgia and dysesthesia are examples of ____

a) objective symptoms
b) subjective symptoms
c) chemical signs
d) clinical signs

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b

43
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By its prefix, we know that pandemic refers to ____

a) internal causes
b) whole geographical area
c) small close-knit community
d) slow progressing illness

A

b

44
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Bacteria that require oxygen to survive are ____

a) aerobic
b) anaerobic
c) aseptic
d) antiseptic

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a

45
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After being autoclaved, instruments are ____

a) sanitized
b) disinfected
c) septic
d) sterilized

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d

46
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. Which of these articles would be found in the biohazard container?

a) a blood-soiled rubber tubing
b) an aseptic instrument
c) a disinfectant solution
d) a blood-soiled needle

A

a

47
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Pyorrhea and ankyloglossia are ____

a) subjective symptoms
b) objective symptoms
c) bacteriostatic signs
d) aseptic germicides

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b

48
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A disease that was acquired through droplets is was ____

a) exogenous
b) endogenous
c) chronic
d) syndrome

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a

49
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A bactericidal agent is a chemical that ____

a) prevents sanitation
b) allows bacteria to grow
c) is bacteriogenic
d) destroys and kills bacteria

A

d

50
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Which of the following is an indirect port of entry, for pathogens to enter the body?

a) a congenital defect
b) contaminated juice
c) improper handwashing
d) asepsis

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c

51
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By its suffix, we know that a bacteriostatic agent ____

a) arrests further bacteria growth
b) requires oxygen to survive
c) is a chemical used over a large area
d) requires disinfection

A

a

52
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The grouping of glossitis, pyorrhea and fever could be called ____

a) a syndrome
b) a contact pathogen
c) congenital asepsis
d) an exposure to PPE

A

a

53
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One way to disinfect is with the use of a bacteriostatic chemical

a) true
b) false

A

T

54
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The term endemic refers to rapidly occurring symptoms

a) true
b) false

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F

55
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A disease producing organism is called pathostatic

a) true
b) false

A

F

56
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. The state of being bacteria or infection free is called bacteriogenic

a) true
b) false

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F

57
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. Cheiloglossomegaly is an example of an objective sign

a) true
b) false

A

T

58
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The agent that opposes a virus is said to be adviral

a) true
b) false

A

F

59
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A hospital acquired infection is called a nosocomial infection

a) true
b) false

A

T

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