Fomites Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hair follicle - Which of the following is not parental route? Coagulation - Which of the following is NOT a component of invasiveness? All of the above (capsule, cell wall, hyaluronidase) - Which of the following components are part of invasiveness? Exotoxins - __________ are very specific Lipopolysaccharides - Which of the following are endotoxins? They are killed at a constant rate - What is the rate of Microbial death a manual in vitro diagnostic device used by laboratories to determin...

What three elements that must be present for transmission of infection within a health care setting? Answer A source (or reservoir) of pathogens, a susceptible host and a route of transmission. (Egan Pg 54) What is the name for infections that are acquired in the hospital? Answer Nosocomial infections. (Egan pg 54) What is the term for inanimate objects that may serve to transfer pathogens from one person to another? Answer fomites. (Egan Pg 55) What precautions are used to prevent a fo...

Sterile Processing - Final Exam, IAHCSMM CENTRAL SUPPLY STUDY GUIDE, Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affected B Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS...

Sterile Processing - Final Exam Study Guide Graded A B Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affected A Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care B. To pr...

Community HESI Study Guide 2022 / 2023 Scopolamine (Transderm-V) - correct answerMedication used to control motion sickness. Must be taken prior to the onset of nausea and vomiting. Most effective if taken 12 hours before expected travel or activity. Skin patch is applied behind the ear. Indirect transmission - correct answerInvolves the spread of infection through an intermediate source, such as vehicles, fomites, or vectors. Example: contracting malaria following exposure in a mosquito-inf...

Talaros Foundations in Microbiology FINAL Quiz Test Bank with Question and Answers GRADED A+ 2023 Staphylococcal aureus - description correct answers Bacterium Gram + non motile facultative-aerobe round /cluster Staphylococcal aureus - diagnosis correct answers culture and sensitivity. Staphylococcal aureus - virulence correct answers hyaluronidase: destroy host tissue staphylokinase: digest blood clots lipase: colonize oily skin penicillinase: penicillin resistance leukocidin...

Ocular lens Correct Answer-Eyepiece, adds 10x magnification 4x Correct Answer-red lens resolving power Correct Answer-The ability of a microscope to differentiate two closely spaced objects as being distinct from one another (as magnification inc, rp inc) resolving power of a light microscope Correct Answer-0.2 micrometers (μm) numerical aperture Correct Answer-The ability of a lens to gather light parfocal Correct Answer-A specimen in focus under a lower power objective lens sh...

Upper respiratory tract -sinus, nasal cavity, pharynx, epiglottis and larynx -normal microbiota reside here Lower respiratory tract -trachea, lungs (bronchi and alveoli), parenchyma and diaphragm Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Respiratory tract defense mechanisms -URT: has normal biota that inhibit other organisms -ciliated epithelial cells: work to push MOs or pollen up out of the thro...

Tools for TPR -ANSWER stethoscope thermometer watch bandaging material -ANSWER roll cotton self-adhesive wrap tape/elasticon guaze squares roll gauze telfa pads scissors antiseptics/analgesics -ANSWER nitrofurazone ointment betadine/chlorhexidine scrub triple antibiotic ointment epsom salts/saline pack bute/banamine tools -ANSWER latex gloves duct tape wire cutters clean towels large syringe (irrigation) flashlight spare lead rope need a vet? -ANSWER uncontrolle...

NURS 442 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 1. A client at the adult day care center tells the nurse they recently tested positive for tuberculosis. Which action should the nurse take? A. Assess client for respiratory distress B. Teach the client how to check their pulse oximetry C. Notify the State Department of Health *D. Implement interventions for containment 2. The nurse is teaching a civic group about a mosquito control program. Which is the goal of this program? *A. Redu...