PRN1032 |PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024

PRN1032 |PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024 Hand washing (soap and water technique) - ANSWER -wet hands with water -apply soap -rub hands together for at least 15 seconds, focusing on fingertips and finger nails (sing ABC's) -rinse under running water and dry with disposable towel -use a new towel to turn off the faucet -MOISTURIZE chain of infection - ANSWER 1. infectious agent or pathogen (etiologic agent): microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa 2. reservoir or source for pathogen growth: place where pathogen can survive and may or may not multiple 3. portal of exit: so they can enter another host and cause disease (ex. blood, skin, mucous membrane, GI tract, etc) 4. mode or means of transmission like a mosquitos **the major route of transmission for pathogens identified in the health care setting is the unwashed hands of health care workers*** 5. portal of entry ptible host infection process - ANSWER 1. incubation period (time interval between the entrance of the pathogen and the appearance of the first symptons 2. prodromal stage: interval from the onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to more specific signs and symptoms 3. illness stage: interval when client manifests signs and symptoms specific to type of infection types of infection - ANSWER 1. local infection: limited to a specific body part mic infection: spreads and damages different parts of the body 3. bacteremia: microorganisms in the blood 4. septicemia: bacteremia results in systemic infection 5. acute infections: appear suddenly or last a short period of time 6. chronic infections: may occur slowly over a long period of time, may last months to years