EXam 3 Flashcards
3 ingredient needed for fire
oxygen in air
fuel which is any material that will burn
heat
matches or flames
absorption
act or process of sucking up or in; taking in of nutrients
aerobic
requiring oxygen to live and grow
AIDS
a severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers
Amino Acids
basic component of proteins
Anaerobic
not requiring oxygen to live and grow, able to thrive in the absence of oxygen
antibiotics
medicines that stops the growth of or destroys microorganisms
antioxidants
enzymes or organic molecules; help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals
Antisepsis
aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores or viruses
asepsis
being free from infection
Autoclave is good for how long?
the length of time and amount of pressure required to sterilize different items varies;
Bacilli
rod shaped bacteria
Basal metabolic rate
the amount of energy needed to maintain life when subject is at complete rest
Best reservoir
area where pathogen can live; *pathogens spread better in a warm, dark, moist environment.
Bile production
liver secretion that is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the emulsification of fats during digestion
Bird Flu
infected poultry or contaminated surfaces; death rate for this is between 50-60%
bland diet
consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate digestive track; avoid fried foods, highly seasoned foods, parties, candies, etc.
Body Fluids
blood, urine, stool, semen, saliva, vaginal fluids
body mechanics
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts
border of sterile field
2 inch border around the sterile field (towel convered tray) is considered contaminated
broad base of support
When lifting heavy objects you want a broad base of support; have feet shoulder width apart and one a little in front of the other
Calorie controlled diet
includes both low calorie and high calorie diets, low cal are for patient who are overweight
avoid: cream, fatty meats, candy , etc.
Calories per essential nutrients
are composed of chemical elements found in the food, used by the body to perform different body functions, as body uses elements they are replaced by elements in the food one eats. the essential nutrients are divided into 6 groups: carbs, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
Chain of infection
factors that lead to transmission or spread of disease.
It’s like a cycle agent -> reservoir -> portal of exit -> modes -> portal of entry -> host -> then back to agent
chemical digestion
food is mixed with digestive juices secreted by the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and pancreas. the digestive juices contain enzymes, which break down the food chemically so the nutrients can be absorbed into the blood.
Chemical disinfection
process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms, not always effective against spores and viruses, can irritate or damage the skin and are used mainly on objects not people
cholesterol
fat like substance synthesized in the liver and found in body cells and animals fats
clean
means objects or parts of objects do not contain disease producing organisms and therefore have minimal chance of spreading disease
contact precaution
must be followed for any patients knows or suspected to be infected with epidemiological microorganisms that can be transmitted by either direct or indirect contact
contaminated
containing infection or infectious organisms or germs
Def. of organic compounds
any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
Diabetic diet
used for patients with diabetes; avoid sugar heavy foods such as candy, soft drinks, etc.
digestion
physical and chemical breakdown of food by the body in the preparation for absorption
diseases caused by virus
Diseases caused by virus– common cold, measles, mumps, chicken pox, herpes, warts, influenza, and polio
disinfection
aseptic control method that destroys pathogens but does not usually kill spores and viruses
Dry heat cleaning – autoclave
Dry heat cleaning– autoclave– dry heat involves the use of a high temperature for a long period of time. is a good method for sterilizing instruments that may corrode, such as knife blades, or items that would be destroyed by the moisture in steam sterilization. min of 320-350 F min time is 60 minutes
etiology
study of the cause of disease