Infection Flashcards
what in our body is a first line of defense against infection?
normal flora, cilia, intact skin & mucous membranes, gastric acids, body secretions
what symptoms happen in a vascular inflammatory response?
redness, heat, swelling, loss of function
what symptoms happen in a cellular inflammatory response?
pus & drainage
bacteria & viruses are both _________ & __________ categories of infection
localized & acute
fungi & parasites are both __________ & __________ categories of infection
systemic & chronic
when an infection is present, body temperature will…
increase
will heart rate be high or low with infection?
high
will blood pressure be low or high with infection?
high
respirations will be _________ with infection
high
what skin findings would you see in someone with an infection?
drainage, redness, tenderness, warmth, swollen lymph nodes
normal WBC count
5,000 - 10,000
normal lymphocyte range
20% - 40%
normal cultures results
absence of pathogens
what labs will be increased with infection?
WBC, neutrophils, leukocytes
systemic signs of infection
fever, chill, fatigue, anorexia
with sepsis, blood pressure will be _______
low
who is most at risk for infection?
- cancer patients
- small children
- elderly
what factors affect risk of infection?
- integrity of body defenses
- age
- immunity
- health status
- stress
- invasive devices (IVS, catheters)
- smoking
- unprotected sex
how do we prevent infection?
- hand hygiene
- healthy food
- immunizations
- standard precautions
- antibiotics
- timely removal of devices
what must you use for c.diff?
bleach
what do you put on for contact precautions?
gown & gloves
what do you put on for droplet precaution?
mask
what do you need for airborne precautions?
Respiratory or N95
neg pressure room
example of diseases w/ contact precaution
MDRO
