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FPCC Exam 1 - Infection ControlQuestions And Answers With Verified
Solutions Already Passed!!!
how does infection occur - ANSWER✔✔ infection spreads though the six links of
the infection chain, all of which must be present to be transmitted from one
person to another
What are the six links in the chain of infection? - ANSWER✔✔ - infectious agent
- reservoir
- portal of exit
- mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host
normal flora - ANSWER✔✔ microorganisms that live on another organism
pathogen - ANSWER✔✔ bacteria that can cause disease
reservoir - ANSWER✔✔ a source of infection: a place where pathogens survive
and multiply
KEY POINT: most pathogens flourish in a warm, moist, dark environment. this is
why the human body is the most common reservoir for pathogens
portal of exit, where are they for you and your client - ANSWER✔✔ pathogen
leaves its host, most common through body fluids
, mode of transmission - ANSWER✔✔ method of transfer by which the infection
moves
portal of entry - ANSWER✔✔ pathogen enters a host
susceptible host - ANSWER✔✔ a person who is at risk for infection bc of
inadequate defenses against the invading pathogen
what are the primary defenses - ANSWER✔✔ - normal flora of the body
- skin
- respiratory tree
- eyes
- mouth
- gastrointestinal tract
- genitourinary tract and the anus
what lifestyle factors strengthen a host defenses and helps break the chain of
infection - ANSWER✔✔ - helpful nutrition
- good hydration
- adequate hygiene
- rest(6-9 hours) and exercise
- stress reduction
- immunizations
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