Infectious diseases

Question 1

ecause pruritus is a minimal form of pain, what pharma intervention?

Answer 1

analgesic, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)

antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl),

Question 2

Colloidal baths, such as

Answer 2

baking soda or oatmeal

Question 3

5 classification of microorganism

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Bacteria
Viruses
Rickettsia
Helminths
Fungi

Question 4

the time between the invasion of an organism and the onset of symptoms of infection .

Answer 4

Incubation Period

Question 5

s the time between the beginning of non specific symptoms such as malaise, low grade fever ,fatigue and arthralgia to the onset of disease

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Prodromal period

Question 5

s the time between the beginning of non specific symptoms such as malaise, low grade fever ,fatigue and arthralgia to the onset of disease

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Prodromal period

Question 6

the interval between when symptoms first begin to

fade and when the child returns to a healthy baseline.

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convalescent period

Question 7

method by which organisms are spread and enter a new individual to cause disease.

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chain of infection

Question 8

opening through which a pathogen can enter a child’s body such as by inhalation, ingestion, or breaks in the skin from bites, abrasions,

Answer 8

Portal of Entry

Question 9

occurs when bacteria or other germs enter the patient’s central line and then enter into their bloodstream. These infections are serious but can often be successfully treated.

Answer 9

Central Line Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

Question 10

Signs of a central line infection include:

Answer 10

Pain.
Redness, swelling, or warmth around the central line site.
Pus or bad smell around the central line site.
Chills.
Fever of 100.4 degrees or above

Question 11

an infection caused by Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria. This type of bacteria is resistant to many different antibioti

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 12

How Is MRSA Treated?

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If there is an abscess, the doctor might make a small cut in the skin over it to let the pus drain out.
The doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, either to put on the skin or to be taken by mouth (some antibiotics still work for MRSA).
Someone with a more severe infection might get intravenous (IV) antibiotics in a hospital

Question 13

common and highly contagious childhood illness. It’s sometimes called slapped-cheek disease because of the distinctive face rash that develops.

Answer 13

Parvovirus infection

Question 14

Collective vegatation in an area

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Resident flora

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Detectable alteration in normal tissue function

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Disease

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Ability of microorg to produce disease

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Virulence

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Ability to produce disease

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Pathogenicity

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freedom from disease causing organism, confine to a specific area

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Asepsis, medical asepsis

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Practices that keep area free of all microorganism

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Surgical asepsis

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Microorganism in blood

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Bacteremia

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Systemic infection resulting from bacteria

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Septicemia

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Mechanical barriers, body secretions, lymphoid tissue, and normal flora defense

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1st line of defense

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S/S, localized redness, fever, malaise, leukocytosis

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2nd line of defense

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immune response, antibodies defense

Answer 24

3rd line of defense

Question 25

rather large droplets and only travel a short

distance before falling to the ground, usually about

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3 feet

Question 26

needed to filter out these
particles that are expelled by the patient when they
sneeze, cough, or talk.

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regular surgical mask

Question 27

If droplet transmission is possible:

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Place the patient in an isolation room.
2. Wear a HEPA or other biosafety mask
when working with the patient.
3. Limit movement of the patient from the
room to other areas. If the patient must
be moved, place a surgical mask on the
patient.

Question 28

mucous membranes of the nose and mouth or
conjunctivae of a susceptible person and large particle
droplets

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(> 5 microns).

Question 29

working within 1-2 meters

of the patient.

Answer 29

Droplet precaution

Question 30

spatial separation between beds is advised to reduce the opportunities for inadvertent sharing of items between the infected/colonized patient and other patients.

Answer 30

≥3 feet