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stages of infection ~ 1. incubation 2. prodromal stage 3. illness stage 4. convalescence stage (Illness Prevention Is Critical) incubation stage ~ interval between when the pathogen entering the body and the first symptom appears prodromal stage ~ interval from onset of general symptoms...

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asepsis

✓✓~ methods used to assure that the environment is pathogen-free as possible




flora

✓✓~ a collection of bacteria normally found in a particular environment (ex: skin or GI)




methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

✓✓~ (MRSA) a strain of bacteria that becomes resistant to antibacterial actions; form of penicillin

can be found on the skin, in surgical wounds, in the bloodstream, lungs, and urinary

tract.




Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

✓✓~ (VRSA) is a bacterium commonly carried on the skin and within the nose of people. The
bacteria can sometimes cause infections such as boils or pneumonia.
is resistant to antibacterial actions




nosocomial

✓✓~ an infection required within a healthcare setting

, alcohol-based hand hygiene

✓✓~ used in absence of visible soiling of hands; preferred over soap/water b/c they kill more
microbes, reduce drying of skin, and are convenient




procedure mask

✓✓~ masks that are flat/pleated and affix to the head with ear loops that are used for any
nonsterile procedure




surgical masks

✓✓~ two types: premolded, and face conforming; made specifically so no blood/fluid penetration
is possible




types of PPE?

✓✓~ gowns, gloves, masks, google/face wear




order of putting on PPE?

✓✓~ 1. gather supplies and wash hands

2. apply gown

3. apply mask

4. apply googles

5. apply gloves




*only apply if appropriate to precaution level

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