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Infection Control/Chain of Infection Medical asepsis and infection control are crucial in the
prevention and spread of disease
In order for microorganisms to survive certain growth requirements must be present Proper
nutrition; Oxygen; Temperature; Darkness; Moisture; pH
Infectious Agent microorganisms that are classified into fungi, viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites.
Reservoir host one becomes infected by the pathogen and also serves as a source of
transfer of pathogen.
There are five main types of mode of transmission: Contact: direct and indirect; Droplet
such as a sneeze; Airborne; Common vehicle; Vector borne, a living organism that carries a
disease from 1 infeected person to another
Stages of Infectious Disease There are five identifiable stages of infection.
Stage One Incubation stage is where the pathogen has time to grow and establish itself in
the body
Stage Two Prodromal stage is where the patient may begin to feel ill or fatigue is settling in.
Stage Three Acute stage is where specific symptoms become obvious
Stage Four Declining stage is where the symptoms begin to fade
, Stage Five Convalescent stage is where the patient is recovering
Protective Mechanisms of the Body protective mechanisms built in to prevent us from the
entrance of pathogens and to help break the infection cycle. Protective mechanism are as
followed:
Skin protective barrier against the entrance of microorganisms
Mucous membranes Lines the nose, throat, respiratory and gastrointestinal to protect
invasion of infection
Mucus and cilia located in the nose and respiratory tract fight off pathogens
Coughing and sneezing help force pathogens from the body
Tears and sweats Secretions that remove pathogens from the body
Urine and vaginal secretions are acidic Pathogens can't survive in acidic conditions
Hydrochloric acid Aids in the process of digestion and the acidic environment embeds the
growth of pathagens
Label biohazard specimens Biohazard specimens need to be labeled correctly so it will not
be rejected by the laboratory
Specimens must have the following identification information Patient's full name and date
of birth; Patient's hospital identification number (inpatient)d; Outpatient's social security
number; Date and time of collection;
Update Already Graded A+
Infection Control/Chain of Infection Medical asepsis and infection control are crucial in the
prevention and spread of disease
In order for microorganisms to survive certain growth requirements must be present Proper
nutrition; Oxygen; Temperature; Darkness; Moisture; pH
Infectious Agent microorganisms that are classified into fungi, viruses, bacteria, fungi, and
parasites.
Reservoir host one becomes infected by the pathogen and also serves as a source of
transfer of pathogen.
There are five main types of mode of transmission: Contact: direct and indirect; Droplet
such as a sneeze; Airborne; Common vehicle; Vector borne, a living organism that carries a
disease from 1 infeected person to another
Stages of Infectious Disease There are five identifiable stages of infection.
Stage One Incubation stage is where the pathogen has time to grow and establish itself in
the body
Stage Two Prodromal stage is where the patient may begin to feel ill or fatigue is settling in.
Stage Three Acute stage is where specific symptoms become obvious
Stage Four Declining stage is where the symptoms begin to fade
, Stage Five Convalescent stage is where the patient is recovering
Protective Mechanisms of the Body protective mechanisms built in to prevent us from the
entrance of pathogens and to help break the infection cycle. Protective mechanism are as
followed:
Skin protective barrier against the entrance of microorganisms
Mucous membranes Lines the nose, throat, respiratory and gastrointestinal to protect
invasion of infection
Mucus and cilia located in the nose and respiratory tract fight off pathogens
Coughing and sneezing help force pathogens from the body
Tears and sweats Secretions that remove pathogens from the body
Urine and vaginal secretions are acidic Pathogens can't survive in acidic conditions
Hydrochloric acid Aids in the process of digestion and the acidic environment embeds the
growth of pathagens
Label biohazard specimens Biohazard specimens need to be labeled correctly so it will not
be rejected by the laboratory
Specimens must have the following identification information Patient's full name and date
of birth; Patient's hospital identification number (inpatient)d; Outpatient's social security
number; Date and time of collection;
