ERP Week 1 Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
What are the link in the Chain of Infection | 1.Causative agent (pathogen) 2.Reservoir host 3.Portal of exit 4.Mode of transmission 5.Portal of entry 6.Susceptible host |
A pathogen is known as a | Causative agent |
A reservoir host is an | Animal, insect, or human capable of sustaining growth of a pathogen |
A portal of exit is | How a pathogen leaves the body |
Exit portals include: | 1.Respirator: breathing, coughing, sneezing 2.GI - Gastrointestinal: emesis, or feces 3.GU - Genitourinary: urine, vaginal secretions, semen 4.Open wound: caused by a break in the skin |
The mode of transmission is how a pathogen is: | Transferred from a reservoir host to anouther susceptible host |
A living organism that carries pathogens from one infected person to another is called a: | Vector |
Modes of transmission include: | 1.Air; breathing 2.Droplet; coughing or sneezing 3.Contact; touch |
The most common mode of transmission is: | The hands |
The portal of entry is how: | A pathogen enters the body |
Entry portals include: | 1.Open wound / break in the skin 2.Mucous membranes; eyelids, nose, mouth, urethra, vagina, anus 3.Respiratory 4.GI; ingesting contaminated food/water 5.GU activites; coitus, copulation |
A susceptible host is one who does not have | Immunity to a pathogen that enters their body |
The susceptibility of a host will depend on: | The strength of the individuals immune system |
Immune system strength is directly related to: | 1.Nutrition 2.Exercise frequency 3.Tobacco/alcohol use 4.Sleep habits |
Created by:
adrouillard
Popular Medical sets