Exam 2- infection control

Question 1

latrogenic

Answer 1

type of healthcare associated infection, result from diagnostic testing procedure or other therapeutic procedure

Question 2

exogenous

Answer 2

microorganisms from outside

Question 3

endogenous

Answer 3

result from overgrowth

-Ex: streptococcus → giving pt broad spectrum antibiotics lead to other infections

Question 4

major sites for HAIS

Answer 4

• surgical or traumatic wounds
• urinary and respiratory tracts
• bloodstream

Question 5

infectious agent (aka causative agent)

Answer 5

any microorganisms that can cause a disease

Question 6

reservoir

Answer 6

any microorganisms or where they can reside/reproduce

-needs foods and water for organisms to live (all in reservoir)

Question 7

portal of exit

Answer 7

where organisms will lead the reservoir

Question 8

means of transmission

Answer 8

means by which organism is carried from one to another via direct or indirect transmission

Question 9

direct transmission

Answer 9

btw infectious host and another individual

Question 10

indirect transmission

Answer 10

usually through surfaces or environment

Question 11

portal of entry

Answer 11

opening for infecious to enter host body

- open wound, catheters, chest tubes

Question 12

susceptible host

Answer 12

person who is at risk for developing infection

Question 13

incubation

Answer 13

time btw pathogen enters body and starts showing 1st symptoms

Question 14

prodromal

Answer 14

general symptoms

Question 15

illness stage

Answer 15

specific symptoms

Question 16

convalescence

Answer 16

acute symptoms disappear