Prelim | Universal Precaution Flashcards
Organisms that cause diseases
PATHOGENS
Primary protection against pathogens
Skin
Different types of diseases that we encounter every day are being classified as
- Endogenous
- Exogenous
- Opportunistic
- Nosocomial
These are diseases that originate within the person.
Endogenous
Pathogenic agents actually entered a person’s body
Exogenous
Feeds on weakness of body
Opportunistic
Pathogen that takes advantage of patient condition and weakness.
Opportunistic
Infection that is acquired during medical care.
Nosocomial
Nosocomial diseases mostly affects the —.
healthcare workers
Diseases like metabolic disorder, congenital abnormalities, tumors, and cancers
Endogenous
Ex: trauma, patient exposed in radiation, electric shock, and extreme temperature.
Exogenous
Nosocomial infections
- Community-acquired infection
- Exogenous nosocomial infection
- Endogenous nosocomial infection
- Iatrogenic infection
Patient who enters a healthcare facility with an infection.
Community-acquired infection
Caused by microorganisms that is not normal in the body.
Exogenous nosocomial infection
This is due to an overgrowth of normal flora/ normal microorganisms residing in our body.
Endogenous nosocomial infection
Disease could arise if there is alteration in placement of normal flora into another body cavity.
Endogenous nosocomial infection
They are more susceptible to endogenous nosocomial infections
Pregnant women
Infection that results from a particular treatment or therapeutic procedure.
Iatrogenic infection
No. 1 cause of iatrogenic infection
Insertion of catheter
Endogenous nosocomial infection is due to an overgrowth of — residing in our body.
normal flora/ normal microorganisms
Ex. Covid
Community-acquired infection
Ex. unclean air
contaminated food, equipment and co-workers, etc. in the hospital
Exogenous nosocomial infection
Factors That Encourage Nosocomial Infections
- Environment
- Therapeutic regimen
- Equipment
- Contamination during medical procedures
Environment
(1) contaminated with infectious agents;
other (2) who have infectious diseases;
(3);
contaminated (4), contaminated (5);
(6)
- Air
- patients
- visitors
- food
- instruments
- hospital personnel
Therapeutic regimen
(1) and (2) used to treat malignant or chronic diseases, which decrease the patient’s resistance to infection;
(3), which may alter the normal flora of the body and encourage growth of resistant strains of microbes sometimes called (4)
- Immunosuppressive
- cytotoxic drugs
- antimicrobial therapy
- hospital bacteria
Equipment
Instruments such as catheters, (1), (2), (3), and (4) that have not been adequately cleaned and sterilized
- intravenous tubing
- cannulas
- respiratory therapy equipment
- gastrointestinal tubes
Contamination during medical procedures
Microbes transmitted during (1), catheter insertion, or any (2) procedure may introduce infective organisms if correct technique is not used
- dressing changes
- invasive
Factors That Increase the Potential for Nosocomial Infection
- Age
- Heredity
- Nutritional status
- Stress
- Inadequate rest and exercise
- Personal habits
- Health history
- Inadequate defenses
SPIN HI HA
Age
The (1) have immature immune systems and are more susceptible to nosocomial infections. Also, as one ages, the (2) becomes less efficient and organ function (3), making infections more difficult to resist
- very young
- immune system
- declines
Heredity
(1) and (2) factors passed on from birth make individuals more or less resistant to disease
- Congenital
- genetic
Nutritional status
Inadequate (1), (2), or (3) as a result of illness render one increasingly susceptible to nosocomial infections.
- nutritional intake
- obesity
- malnourishment
Stress
(1) or other stress factors increase potential for infection as levels of (2) in the body increase related to constant (3).
- Work-related
- cortisone
- tension
Inadequate rest and exercise
Efficient (1) and (2) decline as a result of inadequate rest or exercise
- elimination
- circulation
Personal habits
(1) , excessive use of (2), and/or dangerous (3) practices contribute to lowering the body’s defenses against nosocomial infections.
- Smoking
- drugs and alcohol
- sexual
Health history
Persons with a history of poor health such as (1), (2), or (3), or children who have not been (4) against diseases of childhood are at increased risk for acquiring a nosocomial infection.
- diabetes
- heart disease
- chronic lung disease
- immunized
Inadequate defenses
Broken (1); (2) or trauma; or (3) persons related to a medical regimen are at increased risk of acquiring a nosocomial infection.
- skin
- burns
- immunocompromised
Factors That Encourage Nosocomial Infections
ex. Patients undergoing dialysis
Therapeutic regimen
Factors That Encourage Nosocomial Infections
ex. Introduction of CM
Contamination during medical procedures
Factors That Increase the Potential for Nosocomial Infection
Age groups susceptible to nosocomial infections
Geriatric and pediatric
Factors That Increase the Potential for Nosocomial Infection
ex. Needle pricks
Inadequate defenses
Microorganisms that can cause diseases such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, prion, and parasites.
Pathogenic microorganisms (Pathogen)
(1) formulated a third kingdom which is named as (2) kingdom that includes bacteria, (3), fungi, and
(4).
- Ernst Haeckel
- Protista
- protozoa
- helminths
Although there are microbes that reside in our body called (1) or (2), and they are in a stable quantity.
- resident flora
2 normal flora
A microbe that is acquired through contact with an object.
Transient flora
Terminology for contaminated objects
Fomites
Colorless, one-celled organisms, and has a typical nucleus (that contains DNA and RNA).
BACTERIA
Bacteria defined by their shape
- Cocci (Spherical)
- Spirilla (Spiral)
- Bacilli (Oblong)
- Pleomorphic (Lacks definite shape)
Bacteria divisional groups
- Diplococci (2)
- Streptococci (chains)
- Staphylococci (grapelike bunches)
Categories of bacteria based from their reaction to various staining processes in the laboratory
- Gram positive
- Gram negative
Ex. of gram negative bacteria
Rickettsia
chlamydia
mycoplasma
Gram positive vs gram negative
+ takes the color of the stain
- contradict the color of the stain; resistant on color of stain
Bacteria based on survival on environment
- Aerobes: Oxygenated environment
- Anaerobes: Could not libe in an evcironment with oxygen
Most dangerous types of bacteria
Anaerobes
Transmitted from animal to animal by the bite of infected anthropod vector (arthropods that can transmit infection to man or animal).
Rickettsia
Transferred by direct contact between host during secual contact.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia can cause infection to the (1), (2), and (3).
- urethra
- bladder
- sexual organs
May be parasitic or free-living and may cause diseases such as pneumonia and genitourinary infections.
Mycoplasma
ex. Tick
Rickettsia
Diseases due to rickettsia are: (1) and (2).
- Typhus
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Cells that require an aerobic environment to live and reproduce.
FUNGI