Chain of Infection
What is a vector?
A "vector chain of infection" refers to the transmission of a disease where a living organism, called a "vector" (like a mosquito or tick)
The cranium is Inferior or Superior to the heart
Superior/above
Define anatomy
study of organs
IM injections are given in what muscle of the arm?
Deltoid
Radial pulse is taken where?
By the thumb
What is a host?
A host is a person or animal that can be infected by a pathogen
The patella is superior or inferior to the tibia/fibula
superior/above
Define physiology
the study of how the organs function
Vastus lateralis is where?
Thigh, used for many infant injections
Radius is one the ____ is the other one
Ulna
Portal of Entry means what?
The way a pathogen enters the body
The hallux is superior or inferior to the patella
Inferior/below
What is at the center of every cell? It contains DNA
The Nucleus it is the brain of a cell
Trapezius Muscles are where?
Lateral to the neck
Hallux
Big toe
Portal of exit means what?
The way a pathogen exits the body, coughing/sneezing
The skin is superficial or deep to the bones
What is hypertension & what is hypotension
High blood pressure & low blood pressure
Myocardium is what muscle?
The heart
Patella
Knee cap
Name a type of pathogen
Bacteria, viruses, fungi
The sternum is medial or lateral to the heart
Medial/ more towards the center
How many cats does Mr. Jesse have?
2 :)
Bicep is where?
Superior to the Humorous
Fingers are referred to as digits, metacarpals &
Phalanges