HCA100 - Preventing Infection (Chpt. 20) Questions and Answers 100% Solved

HCA100 - Preventing Infection (Chpt. 20) Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is an Infection & How do we Prevent? ️️-Serious safety & health hazard -"Infection control" to prevent spread of infection in health care settings (policies & procedures) ^protects all from infection // use proper hand hygiene w/ it (SUPPORT WORKER MUST FOLLOW EMPLOYER POLICIES) Who is at Risk for Infection? ️️-Older persons, people with health challenges & disabilities -Infections spread easily from person to person ****What is a Microorganism? ️️-Known as microbe/germ/bug; small living plant or animal seen only w/ microscope -Are everywhere; some harmful & can cause infection (pathogens) -Nonpathogens = harmless microbe What are the Four Types of Microbes? ️️-Bacteria: one-cell microbe -Viruses: invade living cells to grow & multiply -Fungi: live on organic matter (plants/animals) -Parasites: organisms deriving nourishment & protection from other living organisms (hosts)