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Microbiology & Vitals Flashcards

1
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chain of infection

A

the transition of a pathogen depends on connecting the links in the chain of infection:

infectious agent
reservoir host
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host

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2
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conditions for bacterial growth

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moisture
warmth
oxygen
food
time

acronym: WOMFT

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3
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average heart rate by age:
newborn

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birth to 1 month
120-160 /min

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4
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average heart rate by age:
infant

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1 to 12 months
80-140 /min

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5
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average heart rate by age:
toddler

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1 to 3 years
80-130 /min

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6
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average heart rate by age:
preschool

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3 to 5 years
80-120 /min

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7
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average heart rate by age:
school-age

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6-15 years
70-100 /min

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8
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average heart rate by age:
adult

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15+ years
60-100 /min

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9
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pulse oximeter information

A

oxygen saturation
95% is normal
IR light is used to obtain a reading

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10
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systolic pressure indicates…

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a surge of blood into the artery once the pressure cuff is released

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11
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phases I to V of the Korotkoff sounds

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I - systolic pressure
II - blood gushes through
III - sharp taps
IV - slows down
V - diastolic pressure

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12
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infant/children blood pressure ranges

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60/30 to 100/80

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13
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hypertension blood pressure

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above 140/90

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14
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adult blood pressure ranges

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100/60 to 140/80

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15
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prehypertension blood pressure

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top number = between 120-139 OR
bottom number = between 80-89

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16
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normal respiratory rate (newborns)

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30-50 /min

17
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normal respiratory rate (adults)

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12-20 /min

18
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abnormal things when listening for respiratory rate

A

wheezing, rales, or rhonchi

19
Q

three pulse sites

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radial (adults)
brachial (more common for children’s HR)
carotid (for emergency procedures)

20
Q

what is heart rate?

A

the reflection of pulse (best palpated when the artery can be pushed against bone)

21
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conversion of lb to kg

A

1 kg = 2.2 lb (divide the lb by 2.2 to get kg)

22
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ages for the growth chart’s applicability

A

up to 3 years old

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