UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Flashcards by Ralph Cinco

Q

Invasion of body tissue by
microorganisms and their
proliferation there

A

INFECTION

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Q

Infection acquired by the patient in the hospital or manifested after discharge

A

NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION

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Q

is the most frequent site

A

URINARY TRACT

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Q

Infectious agent can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact, through a vector or vehicle, or as an airborne infection

A

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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Q

is a microorganism
that causes disease

A

PATHOGENESIS / PATHOGENS

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Q

Ability to produce disease

A

PATHOGENESIS / PATHOGENS

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