Infectious Diseases

Question 1

Chain of Infection

Answer 1

A complete chain is necessary for infection to occur.

1. Susceptible host.
2. Causative organism.
3. A reservoir of available organisms.
4. A portal of exit from the reservoir.
5. A mode of transmission from the reservoir to the host.
6. Mode of entry into a susceptible host.

Question 2

Colonization

Answer 2

described microorganisms present w/out host inference or interaction

Question 3

Infection

Answer 3

indicates host interaction w/ the organism

• a pt colonized w/ staphluococcus aureus may have it on the skin w/out an interruption or irritation

Question 4

Infectious disease

Answer 4

the infected host displays a decline in wellness caused by the infection

Question 5

Infection Control & Prevention

Answer 5

-WHO
-CDC
-OSHA
-local agencies
-hospital & facility infection control specialists

Question 6

Emerging Infectious Disease

Answer 6

Zika
West Nile
Ebola
Legionnaires
Pertussis

Question 7

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Answer 7

-most common in US:
syphilis, chalmydia trachomatis, neisseria gonorrhea and HIV

-sites of infection: skin & mucosal lining of urethra, cervix, vagina, rectum, oropharynx

Question 8

Nursing Assessment for Physical Examination for STI

Answer 8

rashes, lesions, drainage, inguinal nodes, genitalis, rectal, mouth, and throat; women need abdominal and uterine exam

Question 9

5 P’s STI

Answer 9

partners
prevention of pregnancy
protection from STIs
practices
past hx of STIs