exam 1 additional study guide Flashcards
what is an infection vector?
A vector is any means in which a disease spreads
what is a mechanical vector?
anything that spreads from physical contact. Ex: handshake, germs, doorknob or any contaminated surfaces.
what is an incubation period for an illness?
The time between being exposed to a pathogen and developing symptoms.
What is a biological vector?
Any organism that carries pathogens like a human, parasite, bacteria, viruses, bugs, or mosquito
can an illness spread during an incubation period?
yes, germs can spread during this period
how long does the incubation period last?
This period can last days, weeks, or years
what does it mean that a vaccine has a delay in effectiveness?
your body has a delay on how effective it is and may take time to get an immune response.
how long does it take for a vaccine to become effective?
1-3 weeks
who determines which immunizations interpreters need?
Washington State health care authority
what types of vaccines and monitoring do interpreters have to have to undergo?
MMR vaccines
TDaP or DTaP
Varicella
Hepatitis B
Flu (Yearly)
TB screening ( yearly)
when should the interpreter avoid interpreting for the patients safety?
When they are sick
What are health care associated infections (HAIs)?
Getting infected while going to the hospital for a different reason
How can an interpreter be part of spreading an HAI?
By touching something from the patient like their body, clothes, a doorknob, blood or bodily fluids
also our hands/ fingers are the part that can most easily carry an infectious agent.
what types of procedures make a patient vulnerable to HAIs?
surgical site infections
C.diff intestinal infection
Bloodstream infections from the central lines
pneumonia related to being on a ventilator
bacterial infection w/ resistance strains like MRSA
when should an interpreter perform hand hygiene
when entering a room
when leaving a room
immediately after removing gloves
after any contact with blood, bodily fluids, or a contaminated surface
before eating
after using the restroom
when is it better to use hand gel?
when soap and water is not available
as soon as you enter the hospital
when removing gloves
when going in and out of a patient room
We tend to use this option because it is quick, easy and less drying.
when is it better to wash your hands with soap and water?
when you can see hands are visibly dirty
before eating
after using the restroom
when exiting a patients room with enteric contact percautions (C.Diff or norovirus)
This health professional will treat conditions of the lungs and airways, such as asthma and COPD
pulmonologist/ neumólogo
Respiratory specialist/
El especialista respiratorio
This health professional will administer a breathing treatment to a patient in the ER
Respiratory therapist
el terapista respiratorio
This health professional will see patients who use a CPAP of BiPAP at night
Sleep specialist/
El especialsita del sueño
Components that your breath passes through from your nose/mouth to your bloodstream
mouth nose
pharynx Larynx
trachea Lungs
Bronchi Alveoli
throat nasal passage
Which component of the respiratory system is most involved in asthma?
Bronchi ( Air ways)
what are some symptoms of asthma?
tight chest
trouble breathing
wheezing
one condition that stems from a problem with the alveoli of the lungs
Emphysema
COPD
what test could a doctor perform or order to check on the lungs?
Pulmonary function test
EKG
Chest X-ray
Listening to the lungs
This specialist sees patients for issues with skin , hair and nails.
Dermatologist
if a patient have severe burns and needed reconstructive surgery, which specialist would treat them?
Plastic surgeon
craneofacial surgeon
What are the 5 types of sensory receptors the skin has
Touch
pain
temperature
pressure
hot/cold
what are the 2 main layers of the skin?
epidermis
dermis
What two types of glands are in the skin?
Sebaceous glands- secretes a waxy substance (sebum) to lubricate the skin and hair
Sweat glands- secrete water or sweat to cool the body
what substance are hair and nails made from
keratin
what are 3 parasite found on the surface of the skin?
beedbugs
body lice
fleas
what is the difference between a first, second and third degree burns?
1st- only affects the outer layer(epidermis)
2nd- reaches the dermis
3rd- Destroys the skin and wound reaches the fatty layer
what is the skins pigment called?
melanin
what is one disease related to melanin
vitiligo
