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Give the order for the stages of infection correct answers 1. Incubation Period 2. Prodromal Stage 3. Full Stage of Illness 4. Convalescent Period Describe Incubation Period correct answers Organisms growing and multiplying Describe Prodromal Stage correct answers Person is most infectious, vague and nonspecific signs of disease Describe Full Stage of Illness correct answers Presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease Describe Convalescent Period correct answers Recovery fr...

chain of infection Correct Answer-1. Infectious agent → bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites 2. Reservoir → natural habitat of the organism (humans, animals, soil, food, water) 3. Portal of exit → point of escape for the organism (respiratory or gastrointestinal tract, blood) 4. Means of transmission → how an organism is transmitted from its reservoir (direct contact, indirect contact, respiratory droplets, airborne) 5. Portal of entry → point at which organisms enter a new ho...

DD Form 689 - Answer- Individual sick call slip SF 600 entries are normally handwritten using what color ink? - Answer- black or blue-black SF 600 - Answer- Chronological Record of Medical Care Access to medical information may be given to - Answer- The patient, patient care personnel, medical researchers, medical educator Personnel not involved in patient care or in medical research needs what of the following situations - Answer- Court order, hospital accreditation, authorized by p...

HCB 102 Unit 1 Latest 2024 Graded A+ Antibacterial effective against bacteria Antiseptic arresting growth of microorganisms Asepsis condition of being aseptic Bacteria single-celled microorganisms Blood-borne Pathogen causative agent located in the blood Contagious Disease infectious disease communicable by contact Contaminated infected by contact Direct Contact Junction of body surfaces Disinfectant substance to free from infection by destroying microorganisms Disi...

DA 115 INFECTION CONTROL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 1. **The chain of infection consists of four parts, including:** a) Virulence, number of microorganisms, portal of entry, and susceptible host. b) Pathogen, reservoir, mode of transmission, and portal of entry. c) Reservoir, mode of transmission, portal of exit, and susceptible host. d) Infectious agent, portal of exit, mode of transmission, and portal of entry. **Answer: a)** 2. **Indirect transmission refers to:** a...

Exam 1: PNR 104 / PNR104 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Basic Skills, Quality & Safety in Nursing Practice Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Grade A- Fortis Q: World Health Organization (WHO) Answer: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Q: Homeostasis Answer: Body changes Q: Primary goals of nursing Answer: Maintaining health, educating and coping Q: assault A...

You are making a home visit to a family of 5 children. The youngest, aged 5, has a temp of 101.1 F, is lethargic, and has a poor appetite. This assessment leads you to the diagnosis of influenza. Based on your knowledge that influenza is an airborne communicable disease, all of the following patient teachings regarding infection are appropriate for the mother and family except: a. Keep children home from day care and school while symptoms are present b. Remind family that they only need to w...

BIOL 2420 - CH 19 Smartbook. 171 Questions and Correct Answers, 100% Correct, Latest 2024/2025. What is used to subdivide the gram-positive bacilli into three general groups? acid-fast staining properties presence of endospores ________ is a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis with differing human disease manifestations based on the portal of entry Anthrax

chain of infection Correct Answer-•Causative agent - pathogen capable of causing infection •Reservoir - favorable environment for growth •Portal of exit from reservoir •Mode of transmission •Portal of entry - breaks in skin, respiratory, GI, GU & reproductive tracts •Susceptible host innate immune defenses Correct Answer-•Present at birth •First line of defense •Responds immediately •Keeps no memory of antigen/foreign body/germ adaptive immune defenses Correct A...