Exam 1: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals Skills Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Answers (2023/ 2024 New Update) - Chamberlain

Exam 1: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals Skills Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Answers (2023/ 2024 New Update) - Chamberlain Factors affecting body temp....CORRECTANSWERSAge Exercise ; increase Hormonal level Circadian rhythm ; natural vital drop Environment Temperature alterations ; disease process Signs of FeverCORRECTANSWERSHot, dry, flushed skin Headache Thirst Loss of appetite (anorexia) Malaise Dangerous signs of feverCORRECTANSWERSRapid heart rate Dehydration Decreased urinary output Seizures InfectionCORRECTANSWERSis the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms, resulting in disease. Entry and multiplication of organisms result in disease ColonizationCORRECTANSWERSoccurs when a microorganism invades the host but does not cause infection Communicable DiseaseCORRECTANSWERSis the infectious disease transmitted from one person to another. If pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs and symptoms....CORRECTANSWERSthe infection is symptomatic If clinical signs and symptoms are not present..CORRECTANSWERSthe illness is asymptomatic ***Most important technique to use in preventing and controlling transmission of infection is....CORRECTANSWERSHAND HYGIENE! ***Chain of InfectionCORRECTANSWERS1)Infectious agent or pathogen 2)Reservoir or source for pathogen growth 3)Portal of exit 4)Mode of transmission 5)Portal of entry 6)Susceptible host Direct contactCORRECTANSWERSPerson to person OR Person to source Indirect contactCORRECTANSWERSPerson to inanimate object Droplet contactCORRECTANSWERSCoughing, Sneezing, Talking (Lg particle only 3 ft) AirborneCORRECTANSWERSDroplet nuclei or residue suspended in air or carried on dust particles VehiclesCORRECTANSWERSFood, water, drugs and solutions, blood, fomites VectorCORRECTANSWERS-External transfer -Internal Transmission (parasitic) Mosquito, louse, flea, tick ImmunocompromisedCORRECTANSWERSmeans having an impaired immune system. VirulenceCORRECTANSWERSis the ability to produce disease Aerobic BacteriaCORRECTANSWERSrequire oxygen for survival and for multiplication sufficient to cause disease. AnaerobicCORRECTANSWERSthrive where little or no free oxygen is available. BacteriostasisCORRECTANSWERSprevention of growth and reproduction of bacteria