NUR 215 Exam 2 (Modules 3, 4, and 5) Questions And Correct Answers Graded A

infection - invasion and multiplication of pathogen in the body HAIs - healthcare associated infections common HAIs - - central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) - C.diff - pneumonia - MRSA - surgical site infections (staph, strep, pneumo) - UTI - catheter-associated UTIs asepsis - absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms pathogen - bacterium, virus, microorganisms that cause disease prodromal - ("pro"=before) period between onset of initial symptoms and full development of fever/rash convalescence - time spent recovering from illness malaise - general feeling of illness and discomfort; difficult to pinpoint cause PPE - personal protective equipment/gear TB - mycobacterium tuberculosis affecting the lungs; preventable and curable bacteria - aka germs, microscopic, disease-causing organisms (EX: staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, Salmonella) viruses - submicroscopic infectious agent that reproduces with host's genetic machinery