Quiz 2 (chapters: 6,7,9,10,11) Flashcards
describe clean
an object not contaminated with pathogens
describe dirty
an object that is contaminated with pathogens
What is sterilization?
all microorganisms are destroyed
what is disinfection?
Most, but not all pathogens are destroyed.
four reasons why elderly are at high risk for infections
hospitalized more often, skin tears more easily, bones are brittle and break more easily, decreased circulation and slow wound healing, catheters, dehydration and malnourished
hand hygiene
hand washing or alcohol bases hand rub
why should NAs avoid artificial nails
Avoid bacteria and contamination
when should gowns be worn?
coming into contact with body fluid, blood or secretions, or splashing/spraying of bodily fluids
when should mask and goggles be worn
goggles for splashing/spraying of blood or bodily fluids
mask for when resident is coughing or sneezing or have respiratory illnesses
don
wash hands, gown, mask, goggles, gloves
dof
gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands
how are bloodborne diseases transmitted?
by entering bloodstream or if infected secretions contacts mucus membranes (sexual contact)
What does HIV do to the immune system
it weakens the immune system so that the body cannot effectively fight off infections
how is hiv transmitted
blood, infected needles, from mother to fetus, and a sexually transmitted disease.
Hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
what are some causes of hepatitis
Certain viruses, alcohol abuse, some medications, and trauma
how is HAV spread
fecal-oral route
how long can HAV live for and is there a vaccine?
HAV can survive outside the body for months. There is a vaccine available for HAV
how is HBV spread
HBV is bloodborne. HBV is spread through sexual contact by sharing needles, from mother to her baby during delivery, through improperly sterilized needles used for tattoos an piercings and grooming supplies
how long can HBV live for
live outside the body for 7 days
is there a vaccine for HBV
vaccine is usually given as a series of three shots
HBV complications
HBV can be FATAL. can lead to serious problems with the liver such as cirrhosis or liver cancer
how is HCV spread
HCV is bloodborne, it is spread through blood and body fluids
HCV complications
HCV can be fatal if it leads to serious illness such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. a liver transplant may be required
Vaccine for HCV
there is no vaccine for HCV but it can be cured with using certain medication sometimes in combinations
what is cirrhosis
liver damage
how is HDV spread
its transmitted by blood. BUT a person MUST have HBV in order to get HDV
is there a vaccine for HDV
there is no vaccine
how is HEV spread
fecal-oral route, mostly through contaminated water
is there a vaccine for HEV
no vaccine for HEV
Most common type of hepatitis
a,b,c
six chain of infection
causative agent
reservoir
portal exit
mode of transmission
portal entry
susceptible host
causative agent
Causative agent is a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease. Causative agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
reservoir
Reservoir is where the pathogens lives and multiplies. A reservoir can be a human, an animal, a plant, soil, or a substance.
portal exit
The portal of exit is any opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave. These include the nose, mouth, eyes,genitals/urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, or a cut in the skin.
mode of transmission
The mode of transmission describes how the pathogen travels. The transmission of an infectious disease occurs in different ways.
main routes of transmission
contact, airborne, droplet
the portal entry
Pathogens enter the human host through different portals of entry. The portal of entry is any body opening on an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter.
These include the nose, mouth, eyes, and other mucous membranes, cuts in the skin, and
cracked skin.
susceptible host
A susceptible host is an uninfected person who could become ill. ( A person becomes a susceptible host when their resistance to disease decreases.)
where does microorganisms thrive best in
Warm, dark, and moist places
what are microorganisms
small living bodies that can be seen only under a microscope
mucous membranes
membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body. These include the linings of the mouth, nose, eyes, rectum, and genitals.
two types of CDC
Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions
standard precautions; not including what?
Standard Precautions means treating blood, body fluids, non intact skin, and mucous membranes as if they were infected. NOT including sweat!