Portal of entry Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Explain the relationship between the chain of infection and transmission of infection Correct Answer-The chain of infection is a continuous circle consisting of: an infectious agent that transitions to a reservoir, then a portal of exit, then reaches the mode of transmission, finds a portal of entry, reaches a host, and then circles back to the infectious agent Identify the body's normal defenses against infection, and discuss events in the inflammatory response Correct Answer-Defenses again...

incubation Period Correct Answer-interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms prodromal stage Correct Answer-person is most infectious, vague and nonspecific signs of disease full stage of illness Correct Answer-presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease Convalescent Period Correct Answer-recovery from the infection acute inflammation Correct Answer-1st line of reaction, vascular and cellular stage Signs of inflammation Correct Answer-redness, heat, swel...

Exam (elaborations) NR 599 (NR599) (NR 599 (NR599)) /NR 599 (NR599NR 599 Week 4 Midterm Exam GUIDE: (Summer 2020 NR 599 Week 4 Midterm Question 1 2 / 2 pts The nurse understands that nursing informatics is recognized as a specialty area of practice by which statement? (CO 7) There is a need for nursing informatics interests to gain representation by work groups and organizations within the United States. The use of information and computer technology as...

PRN1032 |PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024 Hand washing (soap and water technique) - ANSWER -wet hands with water -apply soap -rub hands together for at least 15 seconds, focusing on fingertips and finger nails (sing ABC's) -rinse under running water and dry with disposable towel -use a new towel to turn off the faucet -MOISTURIZE chain of infection - ANSWER ...

A nurse is caring for a client who acquired an infection after touching a doorknob that an infected person had touched. Which of the following links in the chain of infection does the doorknob represent? Reservoir (source) Portal of exit Susceptible host Portal of entry Correct Answer-Reservoir (source) A nurse is caring for a patient who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. The patient is experiencing which of the following stages of infection? In...

PATHO QUIZ 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What are the factors that influence the capacity to cause disease? {{Correct Ans:- Communicability Infectivity Virulence Pathogenicity Toxigenicity Immunogenicity Portal of Entry The ability to spread from one individual to another : A) Communicability B) Infectivity C) Virulence D) Pathogenicity E) Toxigenicity F) Immunogenicity G) Portal of Entry {{Correct Ans:- A - Communicability The ability of a pathogen to invade and multip...

Pathophysiology Infection disease producing organism - correct answer pathogen transmission of infection requires - correct answer a chain of events that includes passing of the pathogen from the reservoir of the infection to the host. causative agents of transmission of infection - correct answer bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, rickettsiae, and helminths pathogens. pathogen must have what - correct answer have a portal of exit with a mode of transmission from the reservoir to a su...

DD Form 689: Individual Sick Call Slip Used for a patient who requests/receives medical/dental treatment at an Army Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). A commander may choose to allow a soldier to break profile, but then they have to assume 100% risk for the soldier. chain of infetion 1) pathogenic microorganism 2) reservoir 3) portal of exit 4) modes of transmission 5) portal of entry 6) susceptible host course of infection 1. Incubation period 2. Prodromal stage 3. Full stage of ill...

NDAEB - domain part 3 with complete solutions 2024/2025 chain of infection 1. infectious agent 2. reservoir 3. portal of exit 4. mode of transmission 5. portal of entry 6. susceptible host infectious agent >pathogen must be present and virulent virulence strength or ability of a pathogen to produce disease reservoir place where microorganisms live and reproduce portal of entry airborne pathogens: through mouth and nose blood-borne pathogen: access to blood (c...

Chapter 1 – The Science of Nutrition Multiple Choice Answer, level, page Level: K = knowledge, A = application/critical thinking What Do We Mean by “Nutrition”? (pp. 5-8) a A 6 1. Which of the following ingredients in a box of toaster pastries would contribute macronutrients to one’s diet? a. Water, high-fructose corn syrup, egg yolk b. Niacin, folic acid, sucralose c. Riboflavin, salt, sodium benzoate d. Thiamin mononitrate, soybean oil, sugar c K 5 2. The term “n...