Chapter 27: Asepsis And Infection Control Flashcards
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Define anaerobic bacteria.
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Bacteria can live without oxygen.
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Define pruritus, pruritic
Bonus: P. a'ni P. hiema'lis Senile p. or p. seni'lis Uremic p. P. vul'vea
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pruritus, pruritic: itching
- P. ani: intense chronic itching in the anal region.
- P. hiemalis: asteatoic eczema
- Senile p. or p. senilis: itching and aged, possibly due to dryness of the skin.
- Uremic p.: generalized itching associated with chronic renal failure and not attributable to other internal or skin disease.
- P. vulvea: intense itching of the female external genitalia.
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What are the six components of the infection cycle?
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- Infectious agent
- reservoir
- portal of exit
- means of transmission
- portals of entry
- susceptible host
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What are the four stages of infection?
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- Incubation
- Prodromal stage
- Full stage of illness
- Convalescence
