Chapter 19 Lecture Deck Flashcards

1
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Any sustained , harmful alteration of the normal structure, function or metabolism of an organism or cell

A

Disease

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2
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What are the parts of the chain of infection?

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  1. Infectious agent
  2. Reservoir host
  3. Portal of exit
  4. Mode of transportation
  5. Portal of entry
  6. Susceptible host
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3
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These are the smallest pathogens and can affect to a genetic level

A

Virus

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4
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It is a tiny simple cell that produces a disease in a variety of ways

A

Bacteria

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5
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What are the three types of bacteria ?

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  1. Cocci
  2. Bacilli
  3. Spirilla
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6
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What organisms does fungi include ?

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  1. Mushrooms
  2. Molds
    3 . Yeast
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7
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These are unicellular parasites that can replicate rapidly in the host

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Protozoa/ parasites

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8
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Bacteria that protect against disease by completing for nutrients, taking up space , and excreting waste

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Non-pathogenic bacteria

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9
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Action that allows substance to pass across the blood vessel membrane

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Permeability

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10
Q

What is one of the CDC recommendations that is NOT considered adequate hand hygiene?

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Artificial nails no longer than 1/4 inch

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11
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Procedure appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious material for transport ?

A

Placing materials in a leakproof container during collection

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12
Q

What is the safest method to achieve adequate sanitization of instruments?

A

A ultrasonic sanitizer bath

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13
Q

What is used for skin preparation before surgery?

A

Antiseptics

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14
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It is a rapid onset of symptoms but last relatively short. Ex: alérgica reactions. Are called ?

A

Acute infection

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15
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Infection that persist for a long period of time and sometimes for life. Ex: HIV

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Chronic infection

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16
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Persistent infection in which symptoms cycle through periods of relapse and remission. Ex : cold sores

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Latent infection

17
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Infection Caused by organisms not typically pathogenic but occur in host with an impaired immune system response. Ex: candidiasis

A

Opportunistic infection