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a problem etiology consist of Correct Answers the factors
causing or contributing to the problem
a source of infection or place pathogen survive and multiply
Correct Answers reservoir
human body common place
Ex. wound dressings
anything like toilet sinks bed rails liens can become reservoirs
because proximity to patient
a surgical scrub Correct Answers modification of normal
handwashing
traditionally involves extended scrub of the hands using a
sponge nail cleaner and bactericidal scrubbing agent
newer uses brushless scrub an bactericidal scrubbing agent
ALL METHODS REQUIRE A PREWASH BEFORE THE
SURGICAL SCRUB
active immunity Correct Answers body makes own antibodies
or T cells protect body against pathogen
acute infections Correct Answers rapid onset last a short time
,airborne Correct Answers float big distances o air current
infect large number
sweeping can stir up
alcohol-based solutions not effective against what? Correct
Answers spore.... must wash hands!
all the pertinent patient data obtained by nurses and other heath
professionals Correct Answers patient database
ANA standards of practice state that professional nurses are
what? Correct Answers responsible for assessing clients
antigens Correct Answers molecules that trigger specific
immune response
as a nurse, you will focus on your patients Correct Answers
responses to illness
Asepsis Correct Answers term that means absence of
contamination by disease-causing microorganisms
assessment performed as needed after initial database is
complete Correct Answers ongoing assessment
bacteremia Correct Answers clinical presence of bacteria in
blood
, basic survival needs (oxygen, shelter, water, food) Correct
Answers physiological
carriers Correct Answers have no symp. of disease but serve as
reservoirs and can pass disease
cellular immune response Correct Answers directly destroys
pathogens
not by anibodies but activating phagocytes - T and B cells
chain of infection Correct Answers made up of six links
ALL must be present for infection to be transmitted from one
individual to another
can interrupt chain to limit the spread
characterized by tissue repair and return to health as remaining
micro. return to zero Correct Answers convalescence
chronic infections Correct Answers develop slow and last for
weeks, months, or year
classic signs of infection include Correct Answers elevated
temp. and pulse rate
clean technique Correct Answers use of clean hands or no
sterile gloves and clean rather than sterile supplies (tap water)
common methods of sterilization in hospitals Correct Answers
autoclave with moist heat