Infection prevention Flashcards

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phagocytic WBCs include

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nutrophils, monocytes, and eosinophils.

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complement cascade:

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This is a process by which a set of blood proteins, called complement, triggers the release of chemicals that attack the cell membranes of pathogens, causing them to rupture. Complement also signals basophils (WBCs), to release histamine, which prompts inflammation.

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Monocytes

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can undertake phagocytosis directly as well as to differentiate into macrophages, which help clean up damaged tissue, infection, and cellular debris. Percentage increases in tuberculosis, protozoal, and rickettsial infections.

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Eosinophils

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They work against parasites (also called can undertake phagocytosis directly as well as to differentiate into macrophages, which help clean up damaged tissue, infection, and cellular debris. Percentage increases in tuberculosis, protozoal, and rickettsial infections. helminths) by attaching to them and releasing a toxin to destroy them. They mediate allergic reactions and, like monocytes, undertake phagocytosis.

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Basophils

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release histamine and heparin granules as part of the inflammatory response. Their percentage is NORMAL during infections.

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6
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TIme hand washing

nonsurg and surg

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nonsurg-15 sec or longer if visibly soiled

surg-2-6 mins

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7
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what requires surgical attire?6

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Burn units, labor and birth units, and some surgical wards, intensive care units, nurseries, and oncology wards require surgical attire for patient caregiving.include a disposable hat to cover the hair, shoe coverings, and face masks.

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8
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Airborn diseases

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MTV measles tuberculosis, varciella

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9
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Dropplet diseases

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PIMP drop it like its hot. Pneunmonia, influenza, menegitis, mumps pertusis

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10
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Donning

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Gown mask goggles gloves

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Doffing

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gloves goggles gown mask

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