RASMUSSEN NURSING 1 EXAM 3 |
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
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, Transient or Exogenous On the outside of the body. Can remove with hand washing.
Resident or Endogenous Bacteria that live in the body and are harmless. Gut flora.
Pathogens Common are Bacteria, viruses, fungi.
Less common: Protozoan and parasites.
Fomite Non-living surface that transfers bacteria. Mode of transmission.
Pathogen becomes and infection depending on: 1. Virulence
2. Ability to survive in host
3. Amount of organism
4. Ability of the host to fight the infection
Stages of Infection 1. Incubation - infection enters body. When a person is the most contagious.
2. Prodromal - mild symptom onset
3. Illness - acute phase
4. Decline - getting better
5. Convalescence - recovering
Mutation Pathogens develop resistance to one or more classes of antimicrobial drugs
Superinfection Broad spectrum antibiotic is used and kills all bacteria including good flora. this
allows other kinds of pathogens the opportunity to multiply.
Immunoglobulins IgG - Most prevalent. Can cross the placental barrier
IgA - Protects entrances to body. Found often in secretions.
IgM - Largest in size. first antibody produced in immune response.
IgD - Antigen receptor of B cells.
IgE - Causes allergic immune response.
Multidrug Resistant Organisms - MDROs Treatment options become limited. Increased mortality, length of hospital stay
and cost.
Primary Infection Defense Normal flora
Skin
Mucous
Body pH
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
, Transient or Exogenous On the outside of the body. Can remove with hand washing.
Resident or Endogenous Bacteria that live in the body and are harmless. Gut flora.
Pathogens Common are Bacteria, viruses, fungi.
Less common: Protozoan and parasites.
Fomite Non-living surface that transfers bacteria. Mode of transmission.
Pathogen becomes and infection depending on: 1. Virulence
2. Ability to survive in host
3. Amount of organism
4. Ability of the host to fight the infection
Stages of Infection 1. Incubation - infection enters body. When a person is the most contagious.
2. Prodromal - mild symptom onset
3. Illness - acute phase
4. Decline - getting better
5. Convalescence - recovering
Mutation Pathogens develop resistance to one or more classes of antimicrobial drugs
Superinfection Broad spectrum antibiotic is used and kills all bacteria including good flora. this
allows other kinds of pathogens the opportunity to multiply.
Immunoglobulins IgG - Most prevalent. Can cross the placental barrier
IgA - Protects entrances to body. Found often in secretions.
IgM - Largest in size. first antibody produced in immune response.
IgD - Antigen receptor of B cells.
IgE - Causes allergic immune response.
Multidrug Resistant Organisms - MDROs Treatment options become limited. Increased mortality, length of hospital stay
and cost.
Primary Infection Defense Normal flora
Skin
Mucous
Body pH
