Fundies Basic
Reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural Habitat of The Organism
Portal of Exit - CORRECT ANSWER-Point of Escape for the Organism
Portal of Entry - CORRECT ANSWER-Point at which organisms enter a new host
Direct Contact Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-Move directly from infected person to another
Example (client's blood comes in contact w/open abraision on nurses's skin); HSV
Indirect Contact Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-through contaminated object or person
example staphylococcus
Droplet Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-travels through air and comes in contact with mucosa
example: influenze, Bordetella pertussis
Airborne Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-particles in air move into another person's airspace
example: TB, rubeola, varicella
contact precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-•patients known or suspected to be infected or colonized with
important microorganisms that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Droplet Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-•patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens
transmitted by respiratory droplets that are generated by a patient who is coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Airborne Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-•germs that can spread through the air.
Protective Isolation - CORRECT ANSWER-positive direct airflow; HEPA filtration
Aseptic Technique - CORRECT ANSWER-activities to prevent or break the chain of infection
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-reduce presence of disease-causing microorganisms on
surfaces : Clean Technique
Surgical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-ensures sterility of items in contact with client : Sterile
Technique
Incubation Stage - CORRECT ANSWER-time interval between the entry of an infectious agent in the
host and the onset of symptoms
Organism is growing and multiplying
Prodromal Stage - CORRECT ANSWER-person is most infectious, vague and nonspecific signs of
disease
Full Stage of Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
, Convalescent Period - CORRECT ANSWER-Recovery from the infection
What is the cycle of infection in order? - CORRECT ANSWER-Incubation, Prodromal, Full Stage,
Convalescent
Primary Care - CORRECT ANSWER-PCP - routine care, wellness promotion, disease prevention, doctor
Community Care Setting - CORRECT ANSWER-Working with population; goal is to educate community
in preventative care; schools, community clinics, voluntary organizations
Acute Care Setting - CORRECT ANSWER-brief admissions to treat/stabilize the episode; ER. ability to
conduct diagnostic services; may perform complex surgery
Long Term Care Facility - CORRECT ANSWER-clients who require hospitalization for long-term illnesses
ex trauma, burns, custodial care
Assisted Living - CORRECT ANSWER-Client who are mostly independent but live in a community
setting; they may require assistance with ADL, medications, transportation management, meals, laundry,
housekeeping, bathing
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) - CORRECT ANSWER-a nursing home that provides the level of care
closest to hospital care
Hospice Care - CORRECT ANSWER-treatment of the terminally ill in their own homes, or in special
hospital units or other facilities, with the goal of helping them to die comfortably, without pain
pallitative care - CORRECT ANSWER-prevention.relief,reduction,or soothing of symptoms of disease or
disorders throughout the entire course of an illness, including care of the dying and bereavement
follow-up for the family (Assisted Living)
respite care - CORRECT ANSWER-planned short-term care, usually for the purpose of relieving a
full-time informal caregiver and allowing them to have time without caring for the client
Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Care provided in a person's home to assist him or her with activities
of daily living. Can receive occupational therapy, physical therapy. OASIS detailed assessment by nurse
for physical and medical needs adn education needed
Health - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity
Defining Principles Related to Clients - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence,
Justice
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-independence the patient's right to make their own healthcare
decisions
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER-actions taken to promote good
Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to do no harm
Reservoir - CORRECT ANSWER-Natural Habitat of The Organism
Portal of Exit - CORRECT ANSWER-Point of Escape for the Organism
Portal of Entry - CORRECT ANSWER-Point at which organisms enter a new host
Direct Contact Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-Move directly from infected person to another
Example (client's blood comes in contact w/open abraision on nurses's skin); HSV
Indirect Contact Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-through contaminated object or person
example staphylococcus
Droplet Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-travels through air and comes in contact with mucosa
example: influenze, Bordetella pertussis
Airborne Transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-particles in air move into another person's airspace
example: TB, rubeola, varicella
contact precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-•patients known or suspected to be infected or colonized with
important microorganisms that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Droplet Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-•patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens
transmitted by respiratory droplets that are generated by a patient who is coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Airborne Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-•germs that can spread through the air.
Protective Isolation - CORRECT ANSWER-positive direct airflow; HEPA filtration
Aseptic Technique - CORRECT ANSWER-activities to prevent or break the chain of infection
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-reduce presence of disease-causing microorganisms on
surfaces : Clean Technique
Surgical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-ensures sterility of items in contact with client : Sterile
Technique
Incubation Stage - CORRECT ANSWER-time interval between the entry of an infectious agent in the
host and the onset of symptoms
Organism is growing and multiplying
Prodromal Stage - CORRECT ANSWER-person is most infectious, vague and nonspecific signs of
disease
Full Stage of Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
, Convalescent Period - CORRECT ANSWER-Recovery from the infection
What is the cycle of infection in order? - CORRECT ANSWER-Incubation, Prodromal, Full Stage,
Convalescent
Primary Care - CORRECT ANSWER-PCP - routine care, wellness promotion, disease prevention, doctor
Community Care Setting - CORRECT ANSWER-Working with population; goal is to educate community
in preventative care; schools, community clinics, voluntary organizations
Acute Care Setting - CORRECT ANSWER-brief admissions to treat/stabilize the episode; ER. ability to
conduct diagnostic services; may perform complex surgery
Long Term Care Facility - CORRECT ANSWER-clients who require hospitalization for long-term illnesses
ex trauma, burns, custodial care
Assisted Living - CORRECT ANSWER-Client who are mostly independent but live in a community
setting; they may require assistance with ADL, medications, transportation management, meals, laundry,
housekeeping, bathing
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) - CORRECT ANSWER-a nursing home that provides the level of care
closest to hospital care
Hospice Care - CORRECT ANSWER-treatment of the terminally ill in their own homes, or in special
hospital units or other facilities, with the goal of helping them to die comfortably, without pain
pallitative care - CORRECT ANSWER-prevention.relief,reduction,or soothing of symptoms of disease or
disorders throughout the entire course of an illness, including care of the dying and bereavement
follow-up for the family (Assisted Living)
respite care - CORRECT ANSWER-planned short-term care, usually for the purpose of relieving a
full-time informal caregiver and allowing them to have time without caring for the client
Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Care provided in a person's home to assist him or her with activities
of daily living. Can receive occupational therapy, physical therapy. OASIS detailed assessment by nurse
for physical and medical needs adn education needed
Health - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity
Defining Principles Related to Clients - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence,
Justice
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-independence the patient's right to make their own healthcare
decisions
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER-actions taken to promote good
Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to do no harm
