68 Whiskey - LPC
What is a microorganism? - ANS-Living cells found almost everywhere in the
environment
What is a pathogen? - ANS-Microorganism that causes disease
____________ forming bacteria are the most difficult to control and destroy -
ANS-Spore
What microorganism needs a host to make a protein and energy? - ANS-Viruses
What are standard Precautions? - ANS-A combination of universal precautions
designed to reduce risk of transmission of pathogens that involves BSI (Body
Substance Isolation).
All patients are considered infected.
What are the three types of transmission based precautions, what do they entail, and
what diseases do they protect against? - ANS-Airborne - tiny microorganisms from
evaporated in droplets suspended in the air diseases include TB, measles, chickenpox
Droplet - microorganisms are propelled through the air diseases include meningitis,
pneumonia, streptococcal pharyngitis, and rubella
Contact - direct contact with a susceptible host and an infected person. diseases
include respiratory, skin , and wound infections. Herpes simplex virus
What is reverse isolation and who would be eligible to receive it? - ANS-Neutropenic
(reverse isolation) precautions are to keep microorganisms from the outside
environment away from a patient with a weakened immune system.
Eligible patients include burns or bone marrow transplants. HIV, patients undergoing
chemotherapy or incredibly ill patients.
'What is surgical asepsis? - ANS-A sterile technique where no organisms are carried to
the patient and microorganisms are destroyed from surfaces before they can enter the
body
,What is the most frequent mode of disease transmission? - ANS-Direct Contact
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease? - ANS-Hand Washing
How long should an individual wash their hands for? - ANS-The duration will be a
minimum of 10 to 15 seconds, or 2 minutes or longer depending on the potential for
contamination
List the stages of infection. - ANS-1. Pathogenic Mircoorganism
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of Exit
4.Vehicle of Transmission
5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
PRPVPS
What is virulence? - ANS-The pathogens strength to cause disease
What are the NORMAL COURSE of infection? - ANS-Incubation Period
Prodromal Stage
Full Stage of Illness
Convalescent Stage
I, PFC Infection
What is a Nosocomial Infection? - ANS-Infections that patients acquire while in the
health care facility
Getting sick in the hospital is not so comical
What authority allows you to dispense direction? - ANS-Off line medical direction
What should you do if the dose ordered for a patient by a provider is incorrect? -
ANS-You should recheck the dosage with the provider about the suitability of any
medication.
What is drug tolerance? - ANS-A progressive decrease in the effectiveness of a drug
What are the six rights? - ANS-Right Patient
, Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
What are the signs and symptoms of mild to moderate allergic reaction? - ANS-Involves
a generalized body response:
What is the treatment for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis? - ANS--Secure the airway
-Give supplemental oxygen and perform PPV if needed
-Epinephrine
What parts of the needle are sterile? - ANS-Everything but the cap
What factors influence the length of the needle used? - ANS--Type of injection
-Size of the patient
-Injection Site
What is the length for Intradermal (ID) Injections? - ANS-1/4" to 1/2"
What is the purpose of Intradermal (ID) injections? - ANS-To test for exposure of
diseases and allergies
What are the injection sites for intradermal injections? - ANS-Inner forearm, flat portion.
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