Organisms
Causes of AMR
Nursing Roles
EDI
100

These microscopic living organisms only have one cell.

Bacterica

100

List one social/environmental factor contributing to AMR

  • Poor sanitation

  • Lack of clean water

  • Limited access to quality medicines

  • Limited access to vaccines

  • Lack of awareness

100

When nurses do this ___ the general population is more likely to follow prescribing directions 

(Client) Education 

100

These populations are disproportionately impacted 

low- and middle-income countries  

200

These infectious agents can only reproduce inside a living host.

Viruses 

200

What is one human factor contributing to AMR

  • Overuse and misuse of antimicrobials

  • Inappropriate prescribing/use

200

Nurses can help identify concerns by completeing a detailed _____

Health history or med reconciliation 

200

When communities have access to this ____, they can improve their health by decreasing parasite infections and practice better saniation and hygeine 

Clean water.

300

Some of these reproduce by spreading spores.

Fungi

300

What is one health-system factor that contributes to AMR?

  • Poor infection prevention and control

  • Limited diagnostic testing

300
What is IPC?

Infection Prevention and Control 

300

Negative experiences with healthcare can lead to mistrust and lower vaccination rates. It, in turn, decreases the communities

Herd immunity 

400
This type of organism is commonly found in animals. 

parasites 

400
A decrease in these has caused such illnesses as measles to resurge. 

vaccination 

400

Nurses should advocate for these lab collections before starting antibiotics.

 Culture and Sensitivity 

400

Housing conditions, education, and healthcare access are all examples of _____ affecting AMR

Social determinants of health 

M
e
n
u