INFECTION CONTROL - FPCC EXAM 1 LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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INFECTION CONTROL - FPCC EXAM 1 LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
what are infection affecting the entire body - Answer-systemic infections
What are some examples of systemic infection? - Answer-fever
^ HR & RR
Malaise
Chills
Anorexia
Enlarged lymph nodes
What would y...
INFECTION CONTROL - FPCC EXAM
1 LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
what are infection affecting the entire body - Answer-systemic infections
What are some examples of systemic infection? - Answer-fever
^ HR & RR
Malaise
Chills
Anorexia
Enlarged lymph nodes
What would you hope to find in lab report of a systemic infection? - Answer-WBC
5,000-10,000/mm3
obtain a blood culture and sensitivity
results = no growth
refers to the first time you are exposed to (and infected by) a pathogen. - Answer-
primary
an infection that occurs during or after treatment for another infection. It may be caused
by the first treatment or by changes in the immune system. - Answer-secondary
An infection caused by an infectious agent that is already present in the body, but has
previously been inapparent or dormant. - Answer-endogenous
caused by organisms not normally present in the body but which have gained entrance
from the environment. - Answer-exogenous
A long- or short-lived severe infection of sudden onset. - Answer-acute
Any prolonged or persistent invasion of the body by pathogens. - Answer-Chronic
an asymptomatic infection capable of manifesting symptoms under particular
circumstances or if activated. - Answer-Latent
HAI stand for - Answer-healthcare associated infections
"infection not present on admission"
, HAIs result in ________, increased patient ________,___________, & __________ -
Answer-MDROs (multi-drug resistant organisms)
stay
discomfort
cost
What are the stages of infection? - Answer-Incubation
Prodromal
Illness
Decline
Convalescence
What medications would you use to care for a febrile patient? - Answer-Antipyretics
Antimicrobial therapy
For antimicrobial therapy, you obtain ________ first, and want to maintain a
___________ - Answer-cultures
schedule
What are some actions you would take to care for a febrile patient? - Answer-
Encourage heat loss
Hydration
Nutrition
Oral care
Provide comfort measures
Identify trends
Evaluate effectiveness
What are some ways you can encourage heat loss? - Answer-Cooling cloth or blanket
Minimal covers
Fan and cooler room temp
Alcohol bath with caution
NEVER __________ a needle - Answer-recap
How would you treat a needlestick? - Answer-Wash needlesticks and cuts with soap
and water
Allow bleeding unless life threatening
Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water
Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants
After washing the needlestick injury, what would you do? - Answer-report the exposure,
then followup (testing, prophylaxis, monitor)
Diphtheria (pharyngeal)
Influenza (flu)
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