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INFECTION CONTROL Flashcards

1
Q

A disease occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the
population.

A

PANDEMIC

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2
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WHO declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on

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MARCH 11, 2020

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3
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A set of proven practices that help stop the spread of illness and infection.

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INFECTION CONTROL

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4
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6 chain of infections:

A

INFECTIOUS AGENT
RESERVOIR
PORTAL OF EXIT
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
PORTAL OF ENTRY
SUSCEPTIBLE HOST

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5
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is something that infiltrates another living thing, like you.

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INFECTIOUS AGENT

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6
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The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms not normally present in the body

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INFECTION

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7
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4 examples of infection:

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•Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• Parasites

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8
Q

Can thrive in many different types of
environments including; extreme heat,
cold, or radioactive

A

BACTERIA

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9
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are larger than viruses and they reproduce on their own

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BACTERIA

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10
Q

Examples of infections caused by
bacteria could include:

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• Strep throat
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Urinary tract infections

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11
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are smaller than bacteria.

A

Viruses

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12
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They require living hosts - such as people, plants or animals to multiply

A

VIRUSES

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13
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When a ______ enters your body, it invades some of your cells and takes over the cell machinery, redirecting it to produce the virus

A

VIRUSES

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14
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Disease caused by viruses:

A

• Chickenpox
• Measles
• Common colds

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15
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Hiding Places

A

Resorvoir

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16
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Any place where an infectious agent can live

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RESERVOIR

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17
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is any inanimate object that, when contaminated with or exposed to infectious agents, can transfer disease to a new host.

A

FOMITES

18
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is any inanimate object that, when contaminated with or exposed to infectious agents, can transfer disease to a new host.

A

FOMITES

19
Q

The way out

A

PORTAL OF EXIT

20
Q

E.G

NOSE
BLOOD
SKIN
URINE/FECES

A

PORTAL OF EXIT

21
Q

Getting around

A

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

22
Q

The way the Infectious Agent gets from the reservoir to the new host

A

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

23
Q

4 Mode of Transmission

A

DROPLETS
AIRBORNE
VEHICLES
VECTOR BORNE

24
Q

Contaminated food, water , medications, instruments

A

VEHICLE

25
Q

Mode of transmission by Mosquitoes, flies, ticks

A

VECOTR BORNE

26
Q

Mode of transmission by Mosquitoes, flies, ticks

A

VECTOR BORNE

27
Q

The way in

A

PORTAL OF ENTRY

28
Q

The way the Infectious Agent gets into the next host

A

PORTAL OF ENTRY

29
Q

The Next Sick Person

A

SUSCEPTIBLE HOST

30
Q

Any person who is at risk of getting an infection from the Infectious Agent

A

SUSCEPTIBLE HOSE

31
Q

Physical removal of foreign material
(dust, soil, blood, secretions, excretions )

A

CLEANING

32
Q

Killing of disease-causing
microorganisms

A

DISINFECTION

33
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Ways on breaking the chain of infection:

A

HANDWASHING
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
PPE
IMMUNIZATION

34
Q

are specialized equipment and attire used in healthcare facilities to protect not only the healthcare workers but also the patients and visitors against infections.

A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

35
Q

These includes masks, gowns; and goggles

A

PPE

36
Q

Arrange in order in proper donning:

Gloves
Lab coat/gown
Face shield
Face mask

A

Lab coat/Gown
Face mask
Face shield
Gloves

37
Q

Arrange in order in proper doffing:

Gloves
Lab coat/gown
Face shield
Face mask

A

Gloves
Face shield
Gown
Face mask

38
Q

This protects you and the people around you.

A

VACCINES

39
Q

They produce immunity to a specific disease, which means you are protected from that disease

A

VACCINES

40
Q

Most vaccines are given by?

A

INJECTION (NEEDLE)

41
Q

work by presenting our body with something that looks like the infection so that our immune system can learn how to
produce its own natural protection

A

VACCINES

42
Q

Also known as Community Immunity

A

HERD IMMUNITY

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