PT - Chapter 7
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| Another term for germ | pathogen
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| Medications that stimulate the immune system to quickly attack certain pathogens when it enters the body. | vaccinations
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| When your immune system reconizes a pathogen from a previous illness....(chicken pox, measles,mumps) | acquired immunity
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| When a person gets an infection while in a health care setting. | health-care associated infection (HAI)
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| The bacteria staphylococcus aureus causes another hard to kill infection called.... | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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| A localized area of pus, full of bacteria, which requires drainage. | abscess
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| Term used for when a bacterium gets into the bloodstream; life-threatening situation. | septicemia
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| Six links in the chain of spreading infections. | pathogen, resevoir, portal of exit, transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
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| 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.
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| Term which means that most new skills require much effort in the beginning, then things get easier as time goes on. | learning curve
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| 2 ways PT aides can avoid dangerous situations... | clear communication, ask questions
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| 4 main types of pathogens... | bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite
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| #1 way to protect from spreading infection | proper hand washing and hygiene
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| Gloves, eye protection, mask, cap, face shield, fluid resistant clothing | Forms of personal protective equipment
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| PPE | personal protective equipment
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| Type of pathogen: One celled organism that multiply by dividing; often produce toxins (poisons); usually require antibiotics; staph & strep infections.... | bacteria
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| A person who is likely to get sick if they come into contact w/a pathgen... | susceptible host
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| When your body kills a pathogen before it multiplies enough to make you sick.... | immune
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| Pathogens are killed. | sterilization
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| 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
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| Type of pathogen: reproduce by growing buds that break off original cell; long thin cells called hyphae | fungi
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| 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
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| Protecting yourself & patients from catching infections is called.... | infection control
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| Cleaning agents | disinfectants
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| When pathogens are moved... | transmission
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| When pathogens are moved to another host through open sore, nose, mouth.... | Portal of entry
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| Pathogens live in or on areas that have moisture....these areas are called... | resevoirs
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| When pathogens leave the body through body fluids... | Portal of exit
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