Terms
What is pathology
the study of disease. It is the bridge between science and medicine. I
What is the best way to prevent infection diseases.
Washing your hands.
How soon should a person call 911 during a seizure event.
Within 5 minutes
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is chain of infection?
model used to explain infectious disease transmission .
What is a seizure
sudden, uncontrolled burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that temporarily disrupts the brain's normal function
How long should u wash your hands for?
20 second or two happy birthday songs
What are steps to take during an emergency.
Ensure scene safety.
Check for responsiveness.
Call 911.
How should you do compressions during CPR?
two breaths after every 30 chest compressions
What are some examples of bacteria?
Bread yogurt and wine
What is idiopathic?
A disease with unknown causes or origen
What is ppe?
Personal protective equipment
What is a AED?
Automated External Defibrillator
What should you do when someone is choking what other steps?
Use the Heimlich maneuver to help open the obstruct trachea
What are the six chains of infection?
Pathogens , reservoir or source , photo of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry to new host, a host susceptibility to an infection.
What is morbidity?
Involves the departure from a state of physiologic or psychologic well being.
How do you remove vomit from an area?
immediately scrape up solids, then use an absorbent powder like baking soda to soak up remaining moisture and odors. Next, wash the area with a solution of warm water and detergent, and finish by disinfecting with a diluted bleach solution or using a specialized enzyme cleaner to break down any lingering odors.
When someone has a seizure what is correct way to help in moving them?
lying down, turn them gently on their side, with their mouth pointing to the ground. This will keep their airway clear.
What should you do if a person is unresponsive when doing the Heimlich?
Check the post for 5:15 seconds lower them to the ground expose the chest and begin CPR until EMTs AR.
What are some examples of vehicle transmission?
Food water air and in some cases blood
What is mortality
The condition of dead.
What's the difference between sterilization and disinfection?
Disinfectant cleans most but not all often uses chemicals. While sterilization eliminates all forms of microbial life, including resistant bacterial spores, on inanimate objects
What is a stroke ?
A sudden disruption in the cerebral blood flow from included or erupt blood vessel leading to irreversible brain damage or in some cases death.
What is the number of trucks compressions in a minute that should be done?
You should be doing it at a rate of 100 to 120 pushes per minute.
Who are most susceptible during the chain of infection when talking about host susceptibility?
Young and old people especially those with already immunocompromised immune system.