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adv pt care test 1

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parasitic worms are termed helminths
misfolded proteins in mammal brain cells prions
examples of communicable pathogens -spread from one person to another - animal to person -surface or food
hosptial acquired infections are also termed nosocomial infections
when a person is resistant to multiple antibiotics or antifungals multidrug-resistant organisms
hep a is spread fecal
hep b is spread blood and body fluids
hep c is spread blood
hep e is spread fecal
which forms of hepatitis do we get vaccines for hep A and B
what are the symptoms of TB fatigue, weight loss, fever, cough, hemoptysis
what do we as healthcare professionals do to prevent getting TB TB mask/fit test
who are the most susceptible for infection very young and old people
who provides health information that protect our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats CDC
standard precautions include hand hygiene, PPE, airborne and droplet precautions, flu shots, safe injection practices, safe handling of contaminated equipment and surfaces
PPE includes gloves, gowns, masks
known as the partial removal of pathogens medical asepsis
number one for medical asepsis hand washing
examples of medical asepsis hand washing, chemical disinfectants
complete removal of microorganisms and spores from surface of objects surgical asepsis
methods of surgical asepsis moist heat, dry heat, gas, chemicals, radiation
when should you use surgical asepsis opening packs, gowning and gloving, skin prep, draping, dressing changes
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