PRN 1032 CCC1: Chapter 16 & 17 Exam 2024
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List the four stages of Infection: - ANSWER-incubation period
Prodromal period
Illness period
Convalescent period
Begins when the organism firsts enter 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.
- ANSWER-The Incubation Period
In many viral diseases the virus is transmitted during the ___ period. -
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. - ANSWER-The
Prodromal Period
What is a word that means "not feeling right”? - ANSWER-malaise
Which stage of infection poses the highest contagion threat? -
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. - 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. It’s the
recovery period. - ANSWER-The Convalescent Period
Infections transmitted to a person while receiving health care services.
A health care worker could also contract it. - ANSWER-Health Care-
Associated Infections (hais)
Patients at greatest risk for hais include:
Patients with .... - 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 long term steroid use
What does "infection prevention and control" rely on ? - 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. - 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 - ANSWER-Health Care-
Associated Infections (hais)
List some infection prevention and control measures: - 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 ? -
ANSWER-Airborne infection isolation precautions
Droplet precautions
Contact precautions
Used in addition to Standard Precautions for patients with known or
suspected serious illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei. -
ANSWER-Airborne Infection Isolation Precautions
List 3 examples of airborne diseases: - ANSWER-Measles (rubella)
Varicella (including disseminated zoster)
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