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infection control Flashcards

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stages of illness

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incubation
prodromal
illness
convalescence

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multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs)

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methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)

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nosocomial

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infection d/t receiving healthcare

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asepsis

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absence of germs

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5
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neutrophils

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55-70% specifically increased in acute infection

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lymphocyte

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20-40% increased in chronic bacterial and viral infections

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monocytes

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2-8% increased in protozoal infections, rickettsial disease, and TI infections

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eosinophils

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1-4% increased in parasitic infection

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basophils 0.5%-1%

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increased in allergic reactions

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contact precautions

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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

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contact precaution PPE

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gown and gloves

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droplet precautions

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Scarlet fever
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Parvovirus B19
Pertussis
Influenza
Diphtheria
Epiglottitis
Rubella (german measles)
Mumps
Meningitis
Mycoplasma PNA
Adenovirus
SSPPIDERMMMAN

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droplet precautions PPE

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gloves and surgical mask

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transmission based precautions

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Measles (rubeola)
SARS
Smallpox
Chickenpox (varicella zoster)
COVID-19
TB
My Super Small Chicken Contracted TB

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transmission based precautions PPE

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gown, gloves, N95

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protective isolation for transmission based precautions

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Reverse isolation
Neutropenic isolation
PPE: gloves and surgical mask (possibly gown)
Cannot care for pt if you are sick
Pt wears surgical mask outside room
No live plants or flowers, fresh fruits/veggies, or raw meat permitted in room

17
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donning

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gown first
mask
goggles and face shield
gloves last

18
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doffing (removing donning)

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gloves goggles face shield
gown
masks

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