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, what are the principles of body mechanics - base of support
- center of gravity
- line of gravity
define base of support the portion of the body that is in contact with the floor - space between feet
define center of gravity the point around which the weight of the body is balanced - area of pelvis
define line of gravity vertical line passing through the center of gravity
define shock a physiologic reaction to trauma or illness in which there is a disturbance to blood
flow to the vital organs which deprives body tissues of O2
general symptoms of shock - weak and rapid pulse
- low BP (systolic below 60)
- diaphoresis
- pallor
- cyanosis
categories of isolation airborne, droplet, contact
distinguish between direct contact and indirect contact - direct contact is directly touching the source
transmission - indirect contact would be touching a contaminated object that a sick person
touched hours ago
droplet transmission through coughs, sneezes or talking
airborne/suspended transmission dried residue from evaporated droplets of diseased organisms are suspended in
the air and inhaled
define fomite an inanimate object which carries and transmits pathogens
another name for nosocomial infection healthcare associated infection
define vehicle contaminated food, water, drugs, or blood
define vector animal transmission via sting or bite
staphylococcus aureus extremely resistant bacteria known for causing MRSA