MDLB 1221 Module F, G, H, I, J || with 100% Error-free Solutions.

chain of infection correct answers infectious agent, reservoir, exit pathway, mode of transmission, entry pathway, susceptible host How to break the chain of infection correct answers Stopping infections at the source (hand hygiene, stress management, good nutrition, adequate rest), preventing contact with substances from exit pathways (use of PPE), eliminating means of transmission (proper PPE), blocking exposure to entry pathways (proper PPE), and eliminating the susceptibility of potential host (immunization) Infectious agent correct answers Or causative agent - a pathogenic microbe causing infection Reservoir correct answers A place where microbes can survive, grow or multiply (food, water, equipment, etc) Exit pathway correct answers a way an infectious agent is able to leave a reservoir host (nose, eyes, mouth secretions, blood, body fluids) Means of transmission correct answers direct contact, indirect contact (contaminated surfaces), airborne route, droplet (mucous membranes), vector (animal), or vehicle (ingested) Entry pathway correct answers way an infectious agent is able to enter a susceptible host (orifices, breaks in skin, mucous membranes) susceptible host correct answers a person likely to get an infection or disease, usually because body defenses are weak Anatomical Immune system correct answers The initial line of defence against pathogenic organisms - includes the skin which acts as a physical barrier, and mucous membranes which wash away and repel microorganisms with continuous secretions Internal immune system correct answers At the molecular level, the body possesses cells with specialized function - some cels will engulf and digest microorganisms via phagocytosis (triggers inflammation) and certain cells in the blood and body tissues will produce antibodies to neutralize or destroy invading MOs (and remain for future instances) Infection control programs correct answers This program aims to prevent and control infections in health care facilities... employee screening, immunizations, evaluation & treatment of employees, & monitoring those at risk for acquiring infections, and lastly pandemic planning A Routine Hand Washing Procedure: correct answers Stand back from sink without touching it Turn of faucet & wet hands under warm water Apply soap & lather