what is the goal of the nurse in asepsis and infection control correct answers prevention of infection
-identify
-prevent
-control
-teach
HAI correct answers Healthcare-associated infection
what is a HAI correct answers infection that was not present on admission that developed during the...
NUR 310 Exam 2 || with Error-free Solutions.
what is the goal of the nurse in asepsis and infection control correct answers prevention of
infection
-identify
-prevent
-control
-teach
HAI correct answers Healthcare-associated infection
what is a HAI correct answers infection that was not present on admission that developed during
the course of treatment for other conditions
what are some HAIs that can occur in the acute care setting correct answers -CAUTI
-SSI
-CLABSI
-VAP
how to prevent CAUTI correct answers -prevention of inappropriate short-term catheter use
-timely removal of catheters that is nurse-driven
-catheter care during placement
SSI correct answers surgical site infection
CLABSI correct answers central line associated blood stream infection
VAP correct answers ventilator associated pneumonia
-pathogens gain access to patient's lungs via endotracheal or tracheostomy tube
6 components of asepsis and infection control correct answers -infectious agent
-reservoir
- portal of exit
-means of transmission
-portal of entry
-susceptible host
most commonly observed infection-causing agent in healthcare setting correct answers bacteria
plant-like organisms (mold or yeast) that are present in air, soil, and/or water correct answers
fungi
organism that lives in a host and relies on it for nourishment correct answers parasites
,smallest of all microorganisms, visible only with electron microscope, that use host's genetic
machinery to reproduce correct answers virus
composed of abnormally folded proteins, smaller than viruses and can only be seen through
electron microscope when they have formed a cluster correct answers prions
4 factors that impact an organism's potential to cause disease correct answers 1. number of
organisms
2. virulence of organism, or its ability to invade and injure the host
3. competence of the person's immune system
4. length of intimacy (extent) of contact between person and organism
microorganisms that commonly inhabit various body sites and serve as the body's natural defense
system correct answers normal flora
bacteria that normally cause no problem but can be harmful in susceptible people correct answers
opportunists
organism resides in the body with no clinical signs of infection correct answers colonization
person's defense mechanisms are ineffective in responding to colonization, resulting in specific
manifestations of the disease correct answers infection
natural habitat for the organism correct answers reservoir
common sources of a reservoir correct answers -humans
-animals
-soil and/or plants
-food
-water
-inanimate objects
person or animal reservoir that usually does not manifest any clinical signs of disease correct
answers carrier
portal of exit correct answers point of escape for the organism from the reservoir
portal of entry correct answers point at which organisms enter a new host
microorganisms often enter body by the _____ _______ that they entered correct answers same
route
what are the 3 means of transmission correct answers -contact
-droplet
-airborne
, DIRECT contact transmission correct answers close proximity between susceptible host and
infected person
-touching, kissing, sexual intercourse
risk factors for becoming a susceptible host correct answers -skin integrity
-integrity and number of WBCs
-age, sex, race, and hereditary
-immunization
-level of fatigue, & nutritional, general health status
-stress level
-use of invasive or indwelling devices
compromised host correct answers Individual more likely than others to acquire an infection
3 variables of a susceptible host correct answers -age (very young/ very old)
-immunosuppression treatment
-immune deficiency conditions
etiology related to a susceptible host correct answers -number of microorganisms present
-virulence and potency
-ability to enter the body
-susceptibility of the host
-ability to live in the host's body
incubation period of infection correct answers interval between the pathogen's invasion and the
appearance of the symptoms
prodromal stage of infection correct answers -MOST DANGEROUS TO THE CHAIN OF
INFECTION
-vague, non-specific symptoms present
-patient unaware of being contagious, infection spreads
full stage of illness correct answers presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
-can be localized or systemic
convalescent period of infection correct answers return to healthy state (recovery)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller FullyFocus. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
