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Study Guide Question and answers already passed 2024 List the four stages of Infection : - correct answer incubation period
prodromal period
illness period
convalescent period
Begins when the organism firsts enters the body and lasts until the onset of symptoms. During the period the organi...
Study Guide: Chapter 16 & 17
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List the four stages of Infection : - correct answer ✔incubation period
prodromal period
illness period
convalescent period
Begins when the organism firsts enters the body and lasts until the onset of
symptoms. During the period the organism multiplies, and the duration of the
period varies depending on the type of microorganism. - correct answer
✔The Incubation Period
In many viral diseases the virus is transmitted during the ___ period. - correct
answer ✔incubation
The short time from the onset of vague, nonspecific symptoms to the
beginning of specific symptoms of infection. The patient may be irritable and
experience fatigue, malaise, and elevated temperature. This period lasts a few
hours to a few days. Microorganisms are most likely to spread during this
highly infectious stage. - correct answer ✔The Prodromal Period
What is a word that means "not feeling right" ? - correct answer ✔malaise
Which stage of infection poses the highest contagion threat ? - correct
answer ✔the prodromal period
The localized and systemic signs and symptoms appear during this stage.
The individual may have fever, headache, and malaise. Other specific signs of
,infection may be detected, such as rash, swollen lymph nodes, leukocytosis
(increase WBCs), purulent wound exudate, diarrhea, and vomiting. The
severity of the symptoms and the duration of the illness depend on the
virulence of the pathogen and the person's susceptibility to the
microorganism. - correct answer ✔The Illness Period
The period begins when the symptoms begin to subside and extends until the
patient has returned to a normal state of health. Its the recovery period. -
correct answer ✔The Convalescent Period
Infections transmitted to a person while receiving health care services. A
health care worker could also contract it. - correct answer ✔Health Care-
Associated Infections (HAIs)
Patients at greatest risk for HAIs include :
Patients with ..... - correct answer ✔surgical incisions with or without drains
artificial airways
indwelling urinary catheters
IV lines
Implanted prosthetic devices (heart valves, rods)
Repeated injections or venipunctures for blood tests
A compromised immune system from factors such as chemotherapy, HIV
infection, or longterm steroid use
What does "infection prevention and control" rely on ? - correct answer
✔medical asepsis
surgical asepsis
standard precautions
, transmission-based precautions
A means of preventing contact between a patient and others to prevent the
spread of infection. Emphasis is placed on containing microorganisms and
preventing their spread. - correct answer ✔isolation
This information describes specific ways to prevent ___ ?
Perform hang hygiene before & after patient care
Cleanse hands & change gloves between procedures
Use correct aseptic procedure before invasive procedures
Assess IV Lines for signs of infection - correct answer ✔Health Care-
Associated Infections (HAIs)
List some infection prevention and control measures: - correct answer
✔Observing patients for signs of infection
Implementing procedures to contain infection
Monitoring diagnostic reports related to infection
Using approved sanitation methods
Properly handling & sterilizing or disposing of contaminated items &
equipment
Recognizing individuals at high risk for infection
What are the 3 types of Transmission-Based Precautions ? - correct answer
✔Airborne infection isolation precautions
Droplet precautions
Contact precautions
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