Infection Control
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand washing
How many cells to bacteria have
one
What are helminths?
parasitic worm
Describe chicken pox
Examples of negative non verbal communication
Sighing, dirty looks, crossing arms, sassy posture, eye rolling
How should a used sharp be disposed of? (needles, etc.)
Sharps container
Strep throat- bacteria or virus?
Bacteria
What is an example of a fungus
Plant like organism; mushrooms, yeast, mold, etc.
Human immunodeficiency virus
Examples of positive non verbals
smiling, open arms, good posture, positive tone of voice, eye contact
Name 3 types of transmission precautions
Droplet, contact, airborne, protective
Common cold: bacteria or virus?
Virus
Ringworm: Helminths or fungus?
fungus
What is hepatitis?
Infection/inflammation of the liver
Examples of negative verbal communication
Describe endogenous vs. exogenous
Endogenous is an infection that originated inside of the body while exogenous is an infection that came from outside of the body
Name symptoms that can be caused by both bacteria and viruses
Sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, sore throat, fatigue, fever
Lives and feeds on human intestines
tapeworm
What type of disease is syphilis?
Bacterial
Examples of positive verbals
Making sure the patient does not have any questions, using simpler terminology, reassurance
What is the chain of infection in order?
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Describe a virus
Made up of DNA or RNA surrounded by protein, infectious agent, cannot be seen by the naked eye
Describe athlete's foot
Skin fissures/scales that are red and itchy; Spread through contact with infected scales or damp areas (showers, sweaty shoes, locker rooms, swimming pools,...)
Blood & bodily fluids
Name 3 times of communication barriers
Language, vision, hearing