Blue Module Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What does mode of transmission mean? | after an organism leaves the host reservoir it needs transportation to a new susceptible host |
What is direct contact? | person to person |
What indirect contact? | person to object to person |
What is droplet transmission? | coughs and sneezes |
What is vehicle route? | transmission via food, water, blood and body fluids |
What us airborne transmission? | dust, evaporated droplets in the air, particle of skin and hair, ventilation systems |
What is vector transmission? | bird, animal or insect |
What is Normal Flora | microorganisms natural to the body that are nonpathogenic ( do not cause illness) |
What is bacteria | single celled, that multiply by cell division. Most are nonpathogenic but some can cause illness. |
What is a virus? | very small and incomplete organisms that need a host to multiply. Cannot live on their own. |
What is fungi? | grown mainly as a single cell, yeasts, molds needs pores to reproduce, rarely cause illness |
What is protozoa | singe cell, ranging in size from microscopic to visible, found mainly in contaminated water |
How should you treat a person with HIV/AIDS | with Respect, Acceptance, Warmth, Empathy and Dignity. (RAWED) |
What are standard precautions | (PPE) Personal/Proper Protective Equipment ie) gloves, gowns, masks, protective eye wear etc. |
What are contraindications for MMR? | Pregnancy, receipt of immuglobulin, sensitivity to eggs or neomycin |
What is a pathogen? | microorganism that causes disease |
What is chemical disinfection used for? | heat sensitive equipment |
What is medical asepsis? | killing germs after they leave the body |
What is surgical asepsis? | killing pathogens before the can enter the body aka sterilization-uses physical and chemical procedures |
The most effective method of preventing disease? | hand washing |
Why do vaccines work? | body will respond in the same manner to an antigen whether it is exposed naturally or by vaccine |
What does chain of infection mean? | links in the chain- have been broken causing transition of an individual from healthy to infectious. |
How can AIDS be transmitted? | unprotected sexual intercourse, shared needles or drug equip, transfusion of blood or blood products, tattooing, skin piercings or acupuncture with contaminated equipment |
What is the universal disinfectant | bleach |
What is postexposure prophylaxis? | PEP is treatment to prevent infection after exposure to a dangerous virus- usually antiviral drugs. |
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