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SCANS Module
The Value of Microbiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is microbiology? | The study of microorganisms |
| What are the various kinds of microorganisms discussed in the topic, "The Value of Microbiology"? | Bacterium, Virus, Protozoan, Fungus |
| List three things you as a health care professional can do to prevent and control the spread of diseases. | hand-washing and gloving, changing bed linen, sterilizing equipment. |
| List four different ways in which microorganisms may enter the body (routes of entry). | respiratory tract, alimentary canal, genitourinary tract, and abrasions in the skin. |
| What are disease carriers? Do they show disease symptoms? Name three types of disease carriers. | Air, Fomites, Human Carriers |
| Name two diseases that can be spread through contaminated food and drink | typhoid fever, dysentery |
| Identify two diseases, which may be spread through the genitourinary tract. | Bladder infections, syphilis, and gonorrhea |
| Name one microorganism, which may enter the body through a deep puncture wound. | Tetanus (“lockjaw”) |
| Name a disease, which is transmitted by the saliva of an animal. List its symptoms. | Rabies- Severe headache, high fever, alternation between depression and excitement, difficulty in swallowing characterized by spasms in the throat and chest |
| List three diseases, which are transmitted by insect bites. What is the microorganism that causes each disease? | Malaria, Plague, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Protozoan, Bacterium, |
| Explain droplet infection. Which diseases can be spread in this manner? | a fine spray of mist discharged by sneezing and coughing. Tuberculosis, |
| After bacteria enter the body, what factors determine whether a person will become ill? | persons weakened by illness are susceptible to infection. |
| List four ways in which a health care professional can prevent transmission of pathogens to healthy persons | hand-washing and gloving, changing bed linen, sterilizing equipment, thermometers. |
| What are fomites? List three examples of fomites. | Fomites are inanimate objects other than food that harbor infectious material. linens, clothing, dishes |
| Name two measures used to decrease the transfer of infection by the hands. | washing and the use of antiseptics |
| Explain in what ways a Licensed Vocational nurse or other health professional is responsible for the prevention of transmission of disease in a hospital. | Health professionals have the responsibility to do everything possible to protect their patients. Could result in serious illness or even the death of many people. |
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