SCSU NUR 342 Exam I (100% Errorless)

Health-care associated infections that result from delivery of health services in a healthcare facility correct answers What are HAIs? • Those with multiple illnesses • Older adults • Those who are poorly nourished • Lowered resistance to infection correct answers Which patients are at the most risk of acquiring HAIs? Infection that is located in one spot of the body correct answers What is a localized infection? An infection that affects the entire body instead of just a single organ correct answers What is a systemic infection? • Incubation Period • Prodromal Stage • Illness Stage • Convalescence correct answers What are the 4 stages of the infectious process? The interval between the pathogen's invasion of the body and the appearance of symptoms of infection. During this stage, the organisms are growing and multiplying correct answers Explain the *incubation period* of the infectious process A person if most infectious during this stage, and is usually unaware. Early signs and symptoms of the disease are present, but they are often vague and nonspecific correct answers Explain the *prodromal stage* of the infectious process The presence of signs and symptoms indicates the full stage of illness correct answers Explain the *illness stage* of the infectious process This is the period of recovery from the infection. The signs and symptoms disappear and the person returns to a healthy state correct answers Explain the *convalescence* of the infectious process The practice of asepsis includes all activities to prevent infection of break the chain of infection correct answers What is asepsis? Also called the clean technique, it involves procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens. This includes procedures such as performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves correct answers What is medical asepsis? Also called sterile technique, includes practices used to render and keep objects and areas free from microorganisms. This includes procedures such as inserting an indwelling urinary catheter or inserting an IV catheter correct answers What is surgical asepsis?