Infection Prevention & Control
What are sources of infection?
Poor hand hygiene
Contaminated Medical Instruments
Hospital surfaces
Airbourne Pathogens
What are the structures of a cell?
membrane, nucleus and cytoplasm
What are the structures of the Urinary System?
Kidneys, Ureters, Urethra & Bladder
What are the three main structures in the Cardiovascular system?
Heart, Blood & Blood vessels
What are the structures of the immune system?
Mucous Membrane
Tonsils, Spleen, Skin, Thymus
Lymph nodes & vessels
Bone marrow
Name the four most common pathogens?
Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi & Parasites
What is the function of a cell?
Provides structure for the body
Takes in nutrients from food
Converts those nutrients into energy
Specialised functions
What is the function of the Urinary system?
Removes waste products
Fluid balance
Electrolyte balance
Release of hormones to control BP & RBC production
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
To deliver oxygen, nutrients, hormones and other substances to cells & organs in the body.
What is the function of the immune system?
Protects your body from harmful substances, pathogens & protects the body's cells
What are the three modes of transmission?
Contact, Droplet & Airborne
What is the function of tissue in the body?
Binds structures together
forms a framework
Support for organs
Stores fat
What are three common Urinary system diseases/disorders?
Kidney Stones, Cystitis, UTI, Incontinence, Prostate CA, Bladder CA & Overactive bladder
Name three common disease/disorders?
CHD
CVD
PVD
CVA & TIA
Name three diseases of the Immune System
Type 1 DM
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Multiple Sclerosis
Hashimoto's Disease
Pernicious Anaemia
Coeliac Disease
What are the two Infection Prevention & control precautions?
Standard & transmission based precautions.
Name three organs in the body?
Liver, Heart, Duodenum, Bowel, Stomach, Pancreas, Brain, Skin, Bladder, Uterus, Lungs, Kidneys, Large Intestine & Spleen
What are the signs & systems of a UTI?
Pelvic pain, increased urge to urinate, stinging sensation of urinating & fever
What are the symptoms of CHD?
Chest Pain
N & V
Tachycardia
SOB
Name some symtoms of Coeliacs Disease?
Constant or chronic diarrhoea or constipation
Bloating & Flatulence
Weight Loss
pale, foul smelling faeces
What is one of the most important parts of infection prevention & control?
Using PPE
Name the body systems?
Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous, Lymphatic, Digestive, Reproductive, Endocrine,. Integumentary, Immune & Urinary
What are the signs & symptoms of Kidney Stones?
Pain in the back or side- sharp & severe, nausea & vomiting
What are the symptoms a CVA?
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulties
Time to call
What are the symptoms of Type 1 DM?
Polydipsia- thirsty
Polyuria- frequent urination
Hunger
Fatigue
Blurred Vision