Infectious agent - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What's does infection control involve? correct answer: taking steps to prevent the spread of infectious agents Antibacterial correct answer: directed or effective against bacteria (KILLS) antiseptic correct answer: preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms Asepsis correct answer: the condition of being aseptic (absence of pathogens growing) aseptic technique correct answer: preventing infection (reduces the risk of infection) Bacteria correct answer: single cell ...

HONDROS NUR 150 - EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE GRADED A (S) in SBAR Situation (B) in SBAR Background (A) in SBAR Assessment (R) in SBAR Recommendation The single most important and preventative technique that healthcare workers can use to interrupt the infectious process is doing what? Handwashing PPE stands for? personal protective equipment A type bath used to reduce inflammation in the perineal/anal area Sits Bath A type of bath that is used to reduce fever. Tepid bath A type of bath that is ...

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) correct answers The last stage of infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which most often results in severe damage to the body's immunse system Applicator correct answers A term referring to either single-use and reusable spatula or similar devices Antiseptic correct answers A chemical agent that destroys or inhibits microorganisms on skin or tissue and has an effect of limiting optimally preventing infection Autoclave cor...

7 "A"'s of challenges to Elders in rural areas - Availability Accessibility Affordability Awareness Adequacy Acceptability Assessment A client arrives at the clinic shaky and requesting a refill on a prescription for alprazolam (Xanax). The nurse suspects that the client might be experiencing substance withdrawal. Which comment by the client would most tend to confirm your suspicion? A. "Lately I've had to double up on my dose just for it to be effective." B. "I ran out of pill...

TEST BANK for Fundamentals of Molecular Virology 2nd Edition by Acheson. Package Title: Testbank Course Title: Acheson 2nd edition Chapter Number: 01 Question type: Multiple Choice 1) Which of the following terms describes the protein shell that surrounds the viral genome? a) capsid b) envelope c) matrix d) virion e) capsomere Answer: a 2) Which of the following would not be a nucleic acid form found in a viral genome? a) dsDNA b) ssDNA c) dsRNA d) ssRNA e) an RNA:DN...

What is the most plentiful form of available water? Groundwater What are Waterborne Diseases? Results from ingestion of water that is harboring a pathogen example: Typhoid fever. What are Water-washed Diseases? Spread by fecal-oral route or person to person contact. Facilitated by lack of personal hygiene. What are Water-based Diseases? Caused by infection arising through ingestion of pathogenic agent Example: guinea worm larvae, Termatode larvae. What are Water...

Which is not one of the core functions of Environmental Public Health? A. Assurance B. Coordination C. Assessment D. Policy Development - B. Coordination Monitoring environmental and health status to identify and solve community environmental health problems is one of the: A. Core competencies of Environmental Public Health B. Ten essential services of environmental Public Health C. Revitalization strategies of environmental Public Health D. None of the Above - B. Ten essential service...

Pharm 508 Exam 2 (Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, and Coagulation Modifying Agents) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which health education topic is most important to share with a client diagnosed with asthma? "Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will trigger asthma." "Do not become fatigued. It will trigger asthma attacks." "Exposure to cold temperatures can trigger asthma." "Do not consume foods high in sodium." - Answer️️ -"Exposure to cold temperatures can trigger as...

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Twelve hours after the client was initially burned, bowel sounds are absent in all four abdominal quadrants. Which is the nurse's best action? - Correct Answer -Document the findings Why? Decreased or absent peristalsis is an expected response during the emergent phase of burn injury as a result of neural and hormonal compensation to the stress of injury. No currently accepted intervention changes this response. It is not the highest priority of care at this Three days af...