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concentration of bacteria

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Bacteria   single cell organism. Can carry out all the functions of life on its on in the right condition  
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Identification of Bacteria   shape, cell wall structure, gram-positive, gram negative, aerobic and anaerobic  
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Aerobic   Grows Only in the Presence of Oxygen  
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Anaerobic   Grows Only in the Absence of Oxygen  
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Spore Forming Pathogenic Bacteria   Bacillus family, Clostridium family  
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Bacillus family   Anthrax  
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Clostridium family   Tetanus, difficile, prefringens, botulism  
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What Year Was the Electron Microscope Invented   1941  
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Viruses   smallest known agent that cause disease infections usually self-limiting. They must've made a living cell in order to carry out the process life.  
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Protozoa   single celled parasite the single celled parasite animals exist everywhere in nature in some form.  
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Disease produce by Protozoa   Malaria, Africa sleeping disease, Amebic dysentery  
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Fungi   fungi responsible for some of the most common disease in humans many are harmless but from all responsible for infections. Belonging to the plant kingdom  
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Types of Fungal Infections   respiratory infections, thrush, barbers itch, Athlete's foot, Jock itch, ringworm  
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Infectious Process progressive course   incubation. Pronominal stage illness stage, Convalescence  
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Localized   Proper care controls the spread and minimized illness wound infection  
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Systemic   infection that affects the entire body can be fatal  
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Incubation Period   interval between invasion by pathogens appearance of first symptoms. can be contagious  
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Prodromnal stage   From onset of nonspecific signs symptoms to appearance of more Pacific symptoms.  
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Illness Stage   Signs/symptoms manifest which are specific to the infection.  
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Convalescence   Acute symptoms resolve; health is returning to normal  
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Inflammation   the protective response of body tissues to irritation, injury, or invasion by pathogen  
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Cardinal signs of Inflammation:   Erythema,Edema,Heat,pain or tenderness, and Loss of function May be triggered by physical agents, chemical agents, or microorganisms  
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Inflammatory Response   The body’s cellular response to injury or infection  
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Systemic signs of inflammation   fever, leukocytosis, malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and lymph node enlargement  
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Antibiotic resistant pathogens:   MRSA Methycillin Resistant Staph aureus VRSA Vancomycin Resistant Staph Aureus VRE Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus TB  
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Factors Affecting Resistance /Infection Process   Age,Stress, emotional factors,Nutritional status,Habits—e.g., smoking, substance abuse, exercise,Heredity,Disease processes  
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Environmental factors/Infection Process   Medical therapies– e.g., steroids, antibiotics, cancer treatments, organ transplant anti-rejection drugs, etc.  
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Preventing an Infection   Standard Precautions,Transmission-Based Precautions,Natural immunity/resistance, Immunization,Good health habits--Keeping your resistance high  
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Community level/Preventing an Infection   Sanitation, clean water, pest control, safe agriculture and food handling practices, etc.  
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Fecal Pathogens   Transmitted through fecal—oral route, by means of: Contaminated water, inadequate sewage management.  
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Terms r/t Disease   Acute,Chronic,Congenital,Hereditary Morbidity: incidence of a disease (expressed as ratio) Mortality: death rate (expressed as ratio) Idiopathic: of unknown origin  
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Types of Nosocomial Risk   Iatrogenic factors, Organizational factors, Patient factors  
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Nosocomial Infection:Risk Factors   a large number of highly susceptible people, people carrying pathogens. Healthcare workers from patient to patient,transmitting microbes  
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Predisposing Factors   poor health,impaired defenses,Advanced age, Premature birth,Immunocompromised, Acute illness, burns, trauma,Chronic disease  
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“The Father of Aseptic Technique   Joseph Lister (1827 – 1912)  
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Predisposing Factors Invasive lines and procedures   IV lines, Catheters, Intubation tubes, Tracheostomy, Surgical drains  
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Predisposing Factors Treatments   Blood transfusions, Parenteral nutrition, Remaining in a recumbent position  
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Most Frequently Occurring Nosocomial Infections   Urinary tract infections– E. coli Respiratory infections-- pneumonia Infection of surgical wounds Blood infection—bacteremia Colitis-- diarrhea  
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Infection Control Team   Infection Control Practitioner/Professional Nurses who are specially trained in infection control  
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Immunocompetence   The ability of an immune system to mobilize and deploy its antibodies and other responses to stimulation by an antigen.  
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Immunocompromise:   A state of lowered resistance to disease.  
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Immunity:   Being unaffected by a particular disease or condition.  
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Naturally acquired:   Innate body defenses, heredity Acquired after an infection  
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Artificially acquired:   Acquired through vaccination  
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Antigen:   A substance that is recognized by the body as foreign, and provokes antibody production.  
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Antibody:   A protein molecule formed in response to a foreign substance.  
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The Immune Response:4 “R’s”   Recognize, Respond, Remember, Regulate  
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Patient Teaching For Infection Control   The nurse will need to educate patient about the nature of infection and the techniques to use in planning or controlling its spread  
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Infection control for home and hospice settings Prevention of infection   Hand washing, food preparation, lines, waste containers, body fluid spills  
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