Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Fundamentals > WEEK 5 > Flashcards

WEEK 5 Flashcards

1
Q

chain of infection

A

sequence of factors needed for an infection to occur. It includes the following links:

presence of an infectious agent, an available reservoir, a portal of exit from the reservoir, a mode of transmission from the reservoir to a host, and a portal of entry to enter a susceptible host.

A break in any of the links of this chain can prevent the development of an infection.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Chain of Infection: Infectious Agent

A

something that contains a bacterium, fungus, virus, parasite, or prion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

example of infectious agent

A

An individual’s resident flora—that is, the bacteria that live on or in a client and help protect the body from infection—can become an infectious agent when moved to a different location of the body; for example, flora from the gastrointestinal tract can move elsewhere in the body and create infection there.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How must infectious agents be destroyed?

A

disinfecting, sterilizing, and cleaning or through antimicrobial treatment (antibiotics, antifungals)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Chain of Infection: Resevoir

A

habitat of the infectious agent—where it lives, grows, reproduces, and replicates itself.

can be an animate or inanimate object (animals and humans, or soil, water, food, medical equipment, door handle, feces, etc)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How to break chain of infection with resevoirs?

A

nurses should use proper hand hygiene when caring for clients, clients should receive preoperative skin preparation prior to surgery, and the clinical or surgical environment should be cleansed properly by following the facility’s protocols to prevent infection.​​​​​​​

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Chain of Infection: Portal of Exit

A

the route by which an infectious pathogen can leave the reservoir

can be any body orifice—for example, ears, nose, or mouth—or can even be the skin. Any of these sites can provide a place for the infectious agent to replicate or for the toxin to act. and bodily fluids too.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How to break chain of infection with portal of exit?

A

careful containment of body fluids through usage of drains or dressings can be implemented, and methods can be used to decrease body secretions​​​​​​​.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Chain of Infection: Mode of Transmission

A

How bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions move from place to place. These are contact, droplet, and airborne.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the modes of transmission?

A

contact, droplet, airborne, vehicle, and vector-borne transmission.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How to break chain of infection with modes of transmission?

A

Hand hygiene and use of proper barrier devices can help break the chain of infection by eliminating various modes of transmission.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Chain of Infection: Portal of Entry

A

Any body orifice–for example, ears, nose, mouth, or skin–that provides a place for an infectious agent to replicate or for a toxin to act.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Can the portal of entry and portal of exit be the same?

A

yes, such as influenza. it both enters and exits the respiratory tract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Chain of Infection: Susceptible Host

A

required for the infectious agent to take hold and become a reservoir for infection.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How to decrease host susceptibility?

A

Immunizations, proper nutrition, dietary supplements, proper hygiene, and control of blood sugar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

virulent

A

term to describe how efficient an infectious agent is at making people ill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are the three main modes of transmission?

A

contact-transmitted by contact with an object or person

droplet-transmitted through droplets such as sneezing, coughing, and singing

airborne-transmitted through the air

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

contact transmission-direct and indirect

A

direct-Occurs when micro-organisms are directly moved from an infected person to another person, rather than through a contaminated object or person.

example of direct-a client’s blood coming in contact with an open abrasion on a nurse’s skin

indirect-that is, from an infected person to another person via a contaminated object or person.

example-staph infections in the hospital. drainage from a client’s wound might get on the bed rail or a bedside table, which others then touch

EXAM QUESTION!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

airborne transmission

A

occurs when small particulates found in the air move into the airspace of another person and carry infectious agents.

examples: tuberculosis, rubeola (measles), and varicella (chickenpox).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

how to treat client will illness that is airborne

A

For this reason, clients who have an infection that can be transmitted through the airborne route require placement in a private room with negative air pressure.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

droplet transmission

A

occurs when infectious droplets from a client travel through the air and come in contact with the mucosa of a host (i.e., nurse, other client, health care worker).

examples: influenza virus and Bordetella pertussis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

what medical procedures can release droplets into the air?

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), endotracheal intubation, and chest physiotherapy can release droplets into the air.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

what are the three specific types of body defenses to fight off pathogens?

A

physical and chemical barriers, nonspecific immunity, and specific immunity

These defenses involve external and internal body structures, such as skin and white blood cells.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

physical and chemical barriers

A

The skin is the body’s largest organ and is the primary physical defense mechanism. The skin performs three major functions:

Reduce loss of water
Protect against abrasion and micro-organisms
Provide a permeable barrier against the environment

intact skin the most important components in fighting infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
nonspecific immunity
maintained by neutrophils and macrophages—both are types of white blood cells—and their work as phagocytes. EXAM QUESTION!
26
specific immunity
refers to the work of antibodies (also called immunoglobulins) and lymphocytes. Antibodies bind to infectious agents and activate the white blood cells and complement to destroy the infectious agent.
27
inflammatory response
Natural defense of the body when injured, when foreign substances are present or when infectious agents attack.
28
basic steps of inflammation
Recognition of harmful stimuli by pattern receptors (located on the surface of cells) Activation of the inflammatory pathway Release of inflammatory markers Recruitment of inflammatory cells
29
inflammatory response triggers: infectious triggers
Viruses Bacteria Other micro-organisms
30
inflammatory response triggers: noninfectious triggers
Physical: burns, frostbite, injury, foreign bodies, trauma, radiation Chemical: glucose, fatty acids, toxins, alcohol, irritants (e.g., fluoride, nickel) Biological: damaged cells Psychological: excitement
31
example of inflammation as a solitary response?
a client might get struck in the face while playing baseball. The face swells and then resolves, so that this is a solitary event.
32
when would inflammation repeat itself?
a client who has asthma develops bronchial swelling, and its resolution occurs chronically. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes acid to regurgitate into the esophagus. This acid causes erosion, followed by inflammation to heal the erosion. This cycle happens repeatedly, leaving the client with GERD in a constant state of inflammation.
33
manifestations of inflammation
heat redness swelling pain loss of function
34
place the findings in the order in which the occur during the inflammatory process
Bacteria invade an open wound (the pattern receptors on the surface cells recognize the bacteria as harmful stimuli) 2. Histamine, Kinins, and Prostaglandins (the inflammatory mediators are released) 3. Plasma from the blood enters the site (blood flow is increased to the site causing erythema and heat. Plasma from the blood causes swelling and pain at the site) 4. Phagocytosis occurs (the increased blood flow brings in more WBCs to the site and they begin to wall off the infection and destroy the harmful stimuli and the affected cells – bacteria) 5. Pus develops (the containment of the destroyed pathogen and the affected cells as well as the WBCs)
35
stages of infection
incubation prodromal acute illness period of decline period of convalescence
36
local vs systematic infections
local-are confined to one area of the body. These infections can be treated with topical antibiotics and oral antibiotics. systematic-start as local infections and then move into the bloodstream, from which they infect the entire body. Intravenous antibiotics and careful monitoring are both needed to treat systemic infections.
37
types of antiseptic agents
Alcohols Chlorhexidine Chlorine Chloroxylenol (parachlorometaxylenol [PCMX]) HexachloropheneIodine/iodophors Quaternary ammonium compounds Triclosan ​​​​​​​
38
how short should you keep your nails
less than 0.25 inches
39
standard precautions
Infection prevention practices and these apply to all clients, whether or not they are known to have an infectious agent.
40
contact precautions
Precautions used when a client has an infectious agent that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact with body secretions; requires a minimum of gown and gloves prior to client interactions.
41
PPE Removal: Contact Precautions
Always remove PPE inside the client’s room if the client is prescribed contact precautions to avoid contaminating surfaces outside the client’s room.
42
droplet precautions
Don a mask when entering the room or coming into close contact with a client.
43
airborne precautions
Used when a client has an infectious agent that can be transmitted through the air should don an N95 mask or a high-level respirator when entering the room of a client.
44
protective isolation
Clients who become immunocompromised after having an allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) need a special protective isolation environment during the first 100 days after the transplant, and possibly longer if they experience complications.
45
Define medical asepsis
(clean technique) a term used to define the elimination of and absence of disease-causing microorganisms
46
What are the four major HAIs (Healthcare Associated Infections)
central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTIs) surgical site infections (SSIs) ventilator-assisted pneumonias (VAPs)
47
What makes a patient more susceptible host?
compromised immune systems cancer patient etc EXAM QUESTION
48
STAGES OF INFECTION
incubation-enters host & multiplies prodromal-begins to have symptoms acute illness-symptoms increase and become worse decline-get better, and symptoms lessen convalescence-return to "normal" health EXAM QUESTION!
49
True or False: everyone who had major surgery or broken bone with have a little fever in first 24 hours
true
50
How are localized infections treated?
antibiotics and oral antibiotics
51
How are systematic infections start?
start as local and then spread to bloodstream and can lead to sepsis
52
What are the three essential components of handwashing?
water soap friciton
53
How to: Hand Hygiene
place hands under warm water add soap rub hands together for 15 seconds, vigorously to remove transient flora and up to 2 minutes if hands are visibly soiled rinse hands, everything pointed downward dry hands use paper towel to turn off faucet
54
What does a nurse use to break the chain of infection and thus stop the spread of infection?
medical asepsis surgical asepsis standard precautions
55
types of pathogens
bacteria viruses fungi prions parasites
56
Pathogen: Bacteria
Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
57
Pathogens: Viruses
organisms that use the host's genetic machinery to reproduce (HIV, hepatitis, herpes zoster, herpes simplex virus (HSV), SARS-CoV2-Covid 19)
58
Pathogens: Fungi
molds and yeasts (candida albicans, Aspergillus)
59
Pathogens: Prions
protein particles (new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob diesease)
60
Pathogens: Parasites
protozoa (malaria, toxoplasmosis) and helminths (worms-flatworms and roundworms, flukes-Schistosomal)
61
Nonspecific innate-native immunity
restricts entry or immediately responds to a foreign organism (antigen) through the activation of phagocytic cells, complement, and inflammation. this occurs with all mirco-organisms, regardless of previous exposure
62
nonspecific innate-passive
antibodies are produces by an external source
63
Specific adaptive immunity
Allows the body to make antibodies in response to a foreign organism (antigen). This reaction directs against identifiable micro-organisms
64
Specific adaptive immunity-active
Antibodies are produced in response to an antigen. Requires time to react to antigens Provides permanent immunity Involves B- and T-lymphocytes Produces specific antibodies against specific antigens
65
What are the most common risk factors of infection?
Inadequate hand hygiene (client and caregiver) Individuals who have compromised health or defenses against infection (see other flashcard) Caregivers using medical or surgical asepsis and do not use correct guidelines Client who has poor hygiene, smoke, bad nutrition, high stress, high consumption of alcohol Clients who live in a very crowded environment Older adults clients
66
What are the most common risk factors of infection? - comprised health or defenses against infection
Those who are immunocompromised Those who have had surgery Those with indwelling devices (catheter, central-line, port) A break in the skin (in which the skin is the body’s best protection against infection) Those with poor oxygenation Those with impaired circulation Those with chronic or acute disease (diabetes mellitus, adrenal insufficiency, renal failure, hepatic failure, or chronic lung disease)
67
Portal of Exit: Respiratory tract
(Droplet, airborne) TB, Staph, COVID
68
Portal of Exit: Gastrointestinal tract
Shigella, Salmonella enteritis, Salmonella typhi, hepatitis A
69
Portal of Exit: Genitourinary Tract
E-Coli, hepatitis A, HSV, HIV
70
Portal of Exit: skin/mucous membranes
NSV, varicella (chicken pox)
71
Portal of Exit: blood/body fluids
HIV, Hepatitis b, hepatitis C
72
What is the best way to prevent HAIs?
Frequent and effective hand hygiene
73
Where do HAIs often happen)
In the ICU
74
how is pertussis transmitted
droplet
75
how is influenza transmitted
droplet
76
what test can indicate generalized inflammation?
c-reactive protein
77
what type of precaution is N95 used
airborne
78
surgical asepsis: hand hygiene
apply chlorhexidine and ethanol to the hands
79
tuberculosis is transmitted how
airborne
80
what do you experience in prodromal stage
nonspecific symptoms: fever, chills, etc
81
a nurse is caring for a client who is having a seizure. what should nurse do
record the time and length of the seizure
82
what to identify before admin of med
full name and DOB
83
ISBARR-assessment component
lab results i.e.
84
when to fill out occurrence report i.e.
visitor falls in hallway dentures are lost client develops an unexpected reaction to a medication
85
what should water heater temp not exceed
120 degrees F
86
1. Select ALL the patients that would be placed in droplet precautions:
B. A 36 year old patient with Pertussis. C. A 25 year old patient with Scarlet Fever. E. A 69 year old patient with Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
87
2. A patient with Disseminated Herpes Zoster requires routine tracheostomy suction. Select the appropriate PPE you will wear:
B. N95 mask, face shield, gown, gloves disseminated herpes zoster is both airborne AND contact
88
3. A 6 year old female is diagnosed with Varicella. What type of isolation precautions will be initiated for this patient?
airborne and contact
89
4. You're patient is being transported to special procedures for a PICC line placement. The patient is in droplet precautions. What are your nursing actions to ensure proper transport of the patient?
A. Notify the receiving department and place a surgical mask on the patient.
90
5. Select ALL the conditions that warrant airborne precautions:
C. Measles D. Varicella F. Tuberculosis
91
6. A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis A and is incontinent of stool. What type of precautions would be initiated?
contact
92
7. You'rer providing care to a patient with C. Diff. After removing the appropriate PPE, you would perform hand hygiene by:
using soap and water
93
8. Which of the following patients would be in contact precautions? Select-all-that-apply:
A. A 8 year old patient with lice. D. A 75 year old patient with Disseminated Herpes Zoster.
94
9. You’re providing an in-service on transmission-based precautions to a group of nursing students. Which statement made by a student warrants re-education about the topic?
B. “Patients with airborne diseases such as Meningitis require a special room with negative air pressure.”
95
10. Your patient in droplet precautions has family visiting. A family member asks how far they should stand away from the patient while visiting. Your response is:
B. 3 feet or more
96
adverse effect of medications: morphine
urinary retention
97
adverse affects of medications: dexamethasone (Prednisone)
hyperglycemia

Fundamentals (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions