Resident microorganisms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the gut microflora? o :## A diverse bacterial community in the gut. What are the major functions of the gut microflora? o :## Metabolic activities, trophic effects, and protection against pathogens. Why do the stomach and small intestine contain only a few species of bacteria? o :## Due to acidic and propulsive luminal contents. What factors influence the colonization of the GI tract? o :## Passage through birth canal, diet, neonatal care, stress, pH, and immunologic status. What...

RCAL - NAB Administrator Exam (Federal) Questions and Answers 100% Pass If contracted laundry services are provided off site: -Answer-The use of commercial laundry services is required by the contractor based on Department of Health. For residents with dementia, optimal food choices are best achieved by: -Answer-Good screening, proper nutrition and hydration, and pleasant meal times. Information should be added to an ICP: -Answer-At a minimum when the resident has a significant change of ...

Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Rated A+ Abandonment To leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert Abdominal thrust Method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking. Abductor wedge A health aid that enables the user to maintain proper leg positioning while recovering from hip replacements or fractures Abnormal vital There are four main vital signs: body temperature, blood pressure, pulse and breathing rate. For each there is a no...

STNA Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Dementia - Answer- Loss of mental abilities Holistic care focuses on what? - Answer- The resident themselves as a whole The fed govn requires how many hours of continuing education for NA each year? - Answer- 12 hours per year Making an area or object completely free of microorganism a is called - Answer- Surgical asepsis Infection prevention is? - Answer- A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease What are transmission based precaut...

What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - To help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - Prosthesis Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called - Range of motion Which of the following is the correct way to remove a gown? - Unfasten gown at neck and waist and roll the dirty side in while holding gown away from the body. How many times can disposabl...

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a antimicrobial skin prepping agent used: a) Above the neck b) For topical skin application only below the neck c) For vaginal or mucous membrane preps d) In the brain or meninges - ️️b) For topical skin application only below the neck. What agents are effective in removing resident microorganisms: a) Mechanical agents b) Chemical agents c) Biochemical agents d) Hydrostatic agents - ️️b) Chemical agents Which of the following are desired...

Commensalism o :## one organism benefits and the other is unaffected Mutualism o :## both organisms benefit Parasitism o :## One organism benefits and the other is harmed What type of microbes are found in human microbiota? o :## Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi At what age is NF established? o :## 3 years old What does microbiota do? o :## Regulates metabolism Regulates immune responses Protects against foreign microbes Involved in neurological development 2 | P a g e : 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 ...

Asepsis Correct Answer-Absence of pathogens/infections Medical asepsis Correct Answer-clean technique (hand washing, Environment cleaning) Aseptic Technique Correct Answer-Methods to decrease the transfer of microorganisms from one place to another Nosocomial/Iatrogenic Infection Correct Answer-Infection acquired in a health care facility that was not present or incubating when the client was admitted (Acquired while in a health care service) Chain of infection Correct Answer-infecti...

CH 13 Microbiology Questions And Answers. 1. Infection occurs when: A) contaminants are present on the skin B) a person swallows microbes in/on food C) a person inhales microbes in the air D) pathogens enter and multiply in body tissues E) all of the choices are correct - CORRECT ANSWER pathogens enter and multiply in body tissues 2. All infectious diseases: A) are contagious B) only occur in humans C) are caused by microorganisms or their products D) are caused by vectors E) i...

Infection Prevention & Control Actual Exam Questions And Answers How do healthcare workers protect themselves from coming into contact with infectious material, sharp injuries, and/ or exposure to a communicable disease? - ANSWER- by applying knowledge of the infectious process and using appropriate personal protective equipment. Diseases such as HEP B and C, HIV/AIDS, TB, and multidrug resistant organisms require a greater emphasis on infection prevention and control techniques. ...