ANSWERS
airborne precautions correct answer gown, mask, gloves, goggles
e.g. tb, varicella
bacteriacidal correct answer destroys bacteria
bacteriostasis correct answer the growth and reproduction of bacteria
body mechanics correct answer
broad-spectrum antibiotics correct answer affect a broad range of gram-positive
or gram-negative bacteria
contact precautions correct answer gown, gloves, mask
e.g. c. diff
course of infection correct answer incubation period
prodromal stage
illness stage
convalescence stage
droplet precautions correct answer mask, gloves, googles if within 3 feet
e.g. influenza
, endogenous infection correct answer when patient's normal flora becomes
altered and an overgrowth occurs; for example after receiving broad spectrum
antibiotics
exogenous infection correct answer infection from microorganisms outside the
individual
healthcare-associated infection correct answer result from the delivery of health
services in a healthcare agency; occur as a result of invasive procedures, antibiotic
administration, the present of MDROs, and breaks in infection prevention and
control activities
inflammatory exudate correct answer accumulation of fluid, dead tissue cells and
WBCs forms into exudate at the site of inflammation; may be serous, sanguineous
or purulent
latrogenic infections correct answer type of HAI caused by an invasive diagnostic
or therapeutic procedure; for example bronchoscopy or wide range antibiotics
levels of care correct answer preventative
primary
secondary
tertiary
restorative
continuing care