Respiratory, Communicable diseases, effects of radiation, decon

Question 1

Issues with bronchodilators

Answer 1

Some systemic absorption - may precipitate MI, cause hypoK
May result in hypoxemia due to shunting and VQ mismatch

Question 2

Onset of diuretics

Answer 2

At least 30 minutes

Question 3

Infectious vs communicable disease

Answer 3

Infectious disease - results from invasion of a host by disease producing organism
Communicable disease - one that can be transmitted from one source to another

Question 4

Meningitis precaution

Answer 4

Droplet

Question 5

Varicella precautions

Answer 5

Airborne

Question 6

Rash of smallpox

Answer 6

Mucous membrane lesion before rash
Face/hands forearms –> to lower extremities and trunks

Question 7

Smallpox vesicles

Answer 7

Firm, deep seated vesicles or pustules in the same stage of development

Question 8

Chickenpox vs smallpox rash

Answer 8

Chickenpox - centripetal
Smallpox - centrifugal

Question 9

Smallpox timeline

Answer 9

Incubation - 10-14 days
Prodrome - 2-4 days
Rashes after that

Question 10

Bubonic plague facts

Answer 10

Most common type
Humans infected by flea bites or handling infected/dead animals via break in ski
60% mortality if left untreated

Question 11

Isolation vs Quarantine

Answer 11

Isolation: separate ill persons who have communicable disease from those who are healthy (I for ill)
Quarantine: separate and restrict movement of well people

Question 12

Decontamination vs disinfection

Answer 12

Decon: Removal of microorganisms to leave an item safe for handling
Disinfection: Inactivation of disease producing process

Question 13

High vs low level disinfection

Answer 13

High level when processing semi critical items. Destroys vegetative bacteria
Low level: When processing non critical items and some environmental surfaces