Infection Types

Question 1

Factors that put at risk for infection:

Answer 1

Break in Skin, MMs
Invasive devices/ surgery
Stasis of Body Fluids
Malnutrition
Stress/ Hyperglycemia
Immune System Diseases
Comorbidities
Medications

Question 2

Cortisol raises blood sugar. T or F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

microbes on body surface that don’t typically cause harm unless person is immunocompromised

Answer 3

colonization

Question 4

the first time a patient is exposed to a virus or pathogen and does not yet have antibodies to fight it

Answer 4

primary infection

Question 5

a bacterial/viral illness that occurs after or during treatment for another infection; or due to body’s changes or weakened immune system

Answer 5

secondary infection

Question 6

bacteria spread through blood stream

Answer 6

bacteremia

Question 7

infections associated with healthcare delivery (hospital acquired)

Answer 7

Nosocomial Infections

Question 8

severe systemic response to infection that leads to organ failure

Answer 8

sepsis

Question 9

Tests to assess for infection/ risk for infection

Answer 9

WBC count
Blood Cultures
Wound, Throat, Urine Cultures
Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
C Reactive Protein

Question 10

As we age, WBCs lose effectiveness and decrease in numbers. T or F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Vaccines are not as effective in geriatric stage. T or F

Answer 11

True