Chapter 13 Flashcards
Chronic inflammation disorder of the airways:
asthma
Infection of the gastrointestinal tract:
Food borne illness
Injury to the tissue directly under the skin surface
Closed wound
Break in the skin:
Open wound
Scrape that damages a portion of the skin:
Abrasion
Diseases caused by a viral infection of the nervous system and brain; often spread by infected animals:
Rabies
Disease that is contagious and spreads easily from person to person:
Communicable disease
Condition in which a person has periodic seizures:
Epilepsy
Virus that breaks down the body’s immune system:
HIV
An injury caused by heat, radiation, or chemical agents:
Burn
Small insects that live on peoples hair and scalp:
Head lice
Stage licensing rules and regulations give __________ rules for protecting children’s health. (Fill in the blank)
Basic
If a child appears sick, always wait until….
…..any symptoms the American Academy of Pediatrics outline is evident before calling the parents.
Young children and pregnant women are ______ ________ than other people to have a reaction to food borne illness. (Fill in the blanks)
More likely
If the temperature is below _____ degrees Fahrenheit, the bacteria will remain inactive. (Fill in the blank)
40
Rabies is transmitted through the…
…saliva of a rabid animal.
When a child’s skin has been broken by a human bite,…
…consult a doctor.