Disease Vocabulary
Disease is an objective condition diagnosed by professionals; illness is the subjective experience of feeling unwell.
What is the difference between disease and illness?
Deficiency disease.
What type of disease is caused by a lack of essential nutrients?
Pathogen.
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
The time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms.
What is the incubation period?
The time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms.
Basic infection control practices applied to all clients.
What are standard precautions?
Managing hypoglycemia by consuming 15g of carbs and waiting 15 minutes.
What is the 15-15 rule used for?
The causes, effects, and behaviours of diseases.
What does pathology study?
Cancer.
Which disease involves abnormal cell growth and metastasis?
The environment or host where pathogens live and reproduce.
What is a reservoir in the chain of infection?
The early stage of infection with mild symptoms before full onset.
What is the prodromal period?
Postponing massage for conditions such as measles and chickenpox.
What precaution is used for airborne diseases?
Facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties.
What are early signs of stroke?
Signs are measurable and objective; symptoms are subjective and felt by the individual.
What is the difference between signs and symptoms?
They involve an inappropriate immune response against the body’s own tissues.
What are autoimmune diseases?
The pathway through which pathogens leave the reservoir.
What is the portal of exit?
The body’s protective response to tissue damage or infection.
What is inflammation?
Handwashing with soap and water.
What is the proper hand hygiene method after removing contaminated gloves?
Call 911, use AED if available, begin chest compressions.
What is the first aid for cardiac arrest?
Call 911, use AED if available, begin chest compressions.
The cause or origin of a disease.
What does etiology refer to?
A disorder present at or before birth due to genetic or environmental factors.
What is a congenital disorder?
The method by which pathogens are transferred to a new host.
What is the mode of transmission?
Fever, headaches, body aches, fatigue, malaise, and loss of appetite.
What are signs of systemic inflammation?
To create a barrier and prevent pathogen transmission.
What is PPE used for?
Stay calm, cushion head, roll person onto side, remain with them.
What is the first aid for seizures?
____ is the number of new cases and ____ is the total number of cases.
What are incidence and prevalence?
A disease caused by failure in metabolic processes, often involving hormone imbalances.
What is a metabolic disease?
By interrupting any of its links through infection control measures.
How can the chain of infection be broken?
They digest bacteria and dead tissue through phagocytic activity.
What is the role of white blood cells in inflammation?
Peel one glove off inside out, hold it in the gloved hand, then peel the second glove off enclosing the first.
What is the correct way to remove gloves to avoid contamination?
If it lasts more than 5 minutes, repeats, or the person cannot be awakened.
When should you call 911 during a seizure?