infectious disease/exam 1 Flashcards
Colonization may ? show symptoms, but ? does
Colonization may not show symptoms, but infection may.
C&S /Culture & Sensitivity is what kind of test & what does it id
smear & stain, id’s what medication will kill the bacteria
WBC normal count? lifespan? originates in the ?
WBC normal count is 5,000-10,000. Lifespan is 2-3 weeks, orginates in the bone marrow.
5 types of wbc
neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
Neutrophils are ? line of defense
first
Mature neutrophils are called ?
Immature neutrophils are called ?
mature neutrophils are called segs
immature neutrophils are called bands
Lymphocytes
chance it’s virus, not bacteria, immunity
b-antibodies t-killer cells
Monocytes goes in if ? can’t handle
goes in if neutrophils can’t handle
Eosinophils
Allergic reactions, inflammation
Basophils
cancer determinants, parasites, chronic conditions
What is ESR?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate-
determines inflammation
Conditions that may affect ESR?
Pregnancy, menstruation, hypoglycemia, birth control
An ? in ESR may occur with breast, colon cancer, RA
increase
Contact isolation
glove/gown
Droplet isolation requires ? ppe
glove/gown/mask/eye (may need shoe)
Airborne isolation requires ?
glove/gown/N95 mask
Airborne isolation keep door ?, main example
Keep door closed, low traffic, TB is main example
S/S bump, infected area that may be red, swollen, painful, warm, full of pus, acc. by fever
MRSA
Most common skin infection in USA
staph
? of people carry MRSA in nose.
1/3 of people, not everyone shows symptoms
S/S mild to severe diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain
C. diff
? ? give C. Diff patient an anti-diuretic because they need to get bacteria out.
DO NOT
It is important to assess ? in C. Diff pt
hydration
TB primarily affects ?
TB primarily affects lungs but can be spread to other parts of the body.