Question | Answer |
Another term for germ | pathogen |
Medications that stimulate the immune system to quickly attack certain pathogens when it enters the body. | vaccinations |
When your immune system reconizes a pathogen from a previous illness....(chicken pox, measles,mumps) | acquired immunity |
When a person gets an infection while in a health care setting. | health-care associated infection (HAI) |
The bacteria staphylococcus aureus causes another hard to kill infection called.... | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) |
A localized area of pus, full of bacteria, which requires drainage. | abscess |
Term used for when a bacterium gets into the bloodstream; life-threatening situation. | septicemia |
Six links in the chain of spreading infections. | pathogen, resevoir, portal of exit, transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host |
Skin to skin contact, through the air, contact w/object that has the pathogen on it, sharing body fluids, introduction of medical instruments, surgical procedures, contaminated food/water | Ways pathogens may be transmitted. |
Term which means that most new skills require much effort in the beginning, then things get easier as time goes on. | learning curve |
2 ways PT aides can avoid dangerous situations... | clear communication, ask questions |
4 main types of pathogens... | bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite |
#1 way to protect from spreading infection | proper hand washing and hygiene |
Gloves, eye protection, mask, cap, face shield, fluid resistant clothing | Forms of personal protective equipment |
PPE | personal protective equipment |
Type of pathogen: One celled organism that multiply by dividing; often produce toxins (poisons); usually require antibiotics; staph & strep infections.... | bacteria |
A person who is likely to get sick if they come into contact w/a pathgen... | susceptible host |
When your body kills a pathogen before it multiplies enough to make you sick.... | immune |
Pathogens are killed. | sterilization |
Type of pathogen: To multiply they must get inside your cells; measles, chicken pox, AIDS, commom cold, influenza; do not respond to antibiotics; own immune system is main defense; antiviral meds sometimes used | virus |
Type of pathogen: reproduce by growing buds that break off original cell; long thin cells called hyphae | fungi |
Type of pathogen: multicelled organisms that invade human; tapeworms, pinworms, roundworms, reproduce by laying eggs; may be single celled (ex. protozoa); meds used to treat | parasite |
Protecting yourself & patients from catching infections is called.... | infection control |
Cleaning agents | disinfectants |
When pathogens are moved... | transmission |
When pathogens are moved to another host through open sore, nose, mouth.... | Portal of entry |
Pathogens live in or on areas that have moisture....these areas are called... | resevoirs |
When pathogens leave the body through body fluids... | Portal of exit |