BIOS 242 Week 8 Discussion Looking Ahead Chamberlain

BIOS 242 Week 8 Discussion: Looking Ahead As you complete BIOS242, describe the following: 1) One of the key concepts you learned that appealed you the most; 2) How concepts of Microbiology will help you in clinical sciences such as pathophysiology; 3) The importance of knowledge of microbiology for a career in health care Answer: Question 1 Molecular Genetics this refers to the study of the molecular structure of DNA, its cellular activities and its influence in determining the final make up of an organism. Question 2 It helps in the study of disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Question 3 Microbiology expertise in nursing is critical for infection control and prevention in the hospital. Microbiology expertise is important for nurses and other healthcare professionals because it provides them with a wealth of information about health and hygiene. Nurses and other healthcare professionals can learn how infections spread and how to carefully cure or operate on an open wound without infecting it using microbiology expertise. Microbiology expertise helps them to keep the instruments sterile and contaminant-free. It enables them to locate and recognize the signs of an infection, as well as the form of infection, at an early stage. References Emori, T. G., &Gaynes, R. P. (1993). An overview of nosocomial infections, including the role of the microbiology laboratory. Clinical microbiology reviews, 6(4), 428-442.