NURS382 Exam 2 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
chain of infection - Correct answer--infected host/reservoir (person, horse, dog)
-agent (virus, bacteria)
-mode of transmission
-portals of entry/exit
-susceptible host (children, elderly)
modes of transmission - Correct answer--airborne-inhalation
-fecal/oral-contaminated food/water, feces to mouth
-direct contact: skin to skin, skin to mucous membranes
-sexual
-direct inoculation-needles, mom to baby, transfusions
-insect/animal bite
-other
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,portals of entry - Correct answer--respiratory
-GI tract
-skin & mucous membranes
portals of exit - Correct answer--respiratory secretions
-feces
-blood
-other body fluids
-skin
incubation period - Correct answer-interval of time b/w exposure to onset of
symptoms
prodromal period - Correct answer-period of time b/w first symptoms and
symptoms that typify disease
communicability - Correct answer-usual time period during which contact with an
infected person is most likely to result in spread of the infection
direct observed therapy - Correct answer-observing client taking meds to ensure
compliance
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, primary prevention (communicable dz) - Correct answer-immunization,
prophylactic antibiotics, wound care, safe sex, harm reduction, universal
precautions, blood screens, sanitation, isolation, nutrition, control of insects &
animals
secondary prevention (comm dz) - Correct answer-screening, diagnosis, treatment
tertiary prevention (comm dz) - Correct answer-prevent reinfection, complications,
monitor compliance, monitor treatment, deal w/ consequences
hepatitis - Correct answer--chronic inflammation of the liver
-fulminant: severe, acute, massive destruction
-sub acute/chronic: progressive destruction scarring, potential cirrhosis
Hep A - Correct answer--communicability: virus in blood 2-3 weeks before onset
and 1 week after jaundice
-MOT: fecal/oral, parenteral
-s/sx: rapid onset fever, fatigue, anorexia, N/V, jaundice, sometimes rash and
pruritis
Hep B - Correct answer--communicability: blood & body fluid
-MOT: parenteral, percutaneous, transmucosal
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Graded A+
chain of infection - Correct answer--infected host/reservoir (person, horse, dog)
-agent (virus, bacteria)
-mode of transmission
-portals of entry/exit
-susceptible host (children, elderly)
modes of transmission - Correct answer--airborne-inhalation
-fecal/oral-contaminated food/water, feces to mouth
-direct contact: skin to skin, skin to mucous membranes
-sexual
-direct inoculation-needles, mom to baby, transfusions
-insect/animal bite
-other
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,portals of entry - Correct answer--respiratory
-GI tract
-skin & mucous membranes
portals of exit - Correct answer--respiratory secretions
-feces
-blood
-other body fluids
-skin
incubation period - Correct answer-interval of time b/w exposure to onset of
symptoms
prodromal period - Correct answer-period of time b/w first symptoms and
symptoms that typify disease
communicability - Correct answer-usual time period during which contact with an
infected person is most likely to result in spread of the infection
direct observed therapy - Correct answer-observing client taking meds to ensure
compliance
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, primary prevention (communicable dz) - Correct answer-immunization,
prophylactic antibiotics, wound care, safe sex, harm reduction, universal
precautions, blood screens, sanitation, isolation, nutrition, control of insects &
animals
secondary prevention (comm dz) - Correct answer-screening, diagnosis, treatment
tertiary prevention (comm dz) - Correct answer-prevent reinfection, complications,
monitor compliance, monitor treatment, deal w/ consequences
hepatitis - Correct answer--chronic inflammation of the liver
-fulminant: severe, acute, massive destruction
-sub acute/chronic: progressive destruction scarring, potential cirrhosis
Hep A - Correct answer--communicability: virus in blood 2-3 weeks before onset
and 1 week after jaundice
-MOT: fecal/oral, parenteral
-s/sx: rapid onset fever, fatigue, anorexia, N/V, jaundice, sometimes rash and
pruritis
Hep B - Correct answer--communicability: blood & body fluid
-MOT: parenteral, percutaneous, transmucosal
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