infection control Flashcards
stages of illness
incubation
prodromal
illness
convalescence
multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs)
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
nosocomial
infection d/t receiving healthcare
asepsis
absence of germs
neutrophils
55-70% specifically increased in acute infection
lymphocyte
20-40% increased in chronic bacterial and viral infections
monocytes
2-8% increased in protozoal infections, rickettsial disease, and TI infections
eosinophils
1-4% increased in parasitic infection
basophils 0.5%-1%
increased in allergic reactions
contact precautions
MRDO’s (MRSA/VRE)
RSV
Skin infections
Wound infections
Enteric infection (C.diff)
Eye infections
Varicella zoster (shingles)
Cutaneous diphtheria
Herpes simplex
Impetigo
Pediculosis (lice)
Scabies
MRS. WEE & VCHIPS
contact precaution PPE
gown and gloves
droplet precautions
Scarlet fever
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Parvovirus B19
Pertussis
Influenza
Diphtheria
Epiglottitis
Rubella (german measles)
Mumps
Meningitis
Mycoplasma PNA
Adenovirus
SSPPIDERMMMAN
droplet precautions PPE
gloves and surgical mask
transmission based precautions
Measles (rubeola)
SARS
Smallpox
Chickenpox (varicella zoster)
COVID-19
TB
My Super Small Chicken Contracted TB
transmission based precautions PPE
gown, gloves, N95
