Positioning the Patient
In this position, the patient is lying on their stomach and is used for examination of the back, feet or musculoskeletal system.
Prone Position
A lighted instrument with a lens, used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane.
Otoscope
These are classified by shape and arrangement.
Bacteria
Immunity that already exists within the body.
Natural Immunity
Anyone subject to infection.
Susceptible Host
In this position, the patient is sitting at a 90 degree angle with legs outstretched.
Fowler's Position-High
Short funnel like instrument for opening a body orifice or cavity for viewing, ex ear, nasal cavity or vaginal.
Speculum
These are only visible by microscope and are difficult to kill.
Viruses
You have this type of immunity if you visit a friend who has the measles, then you get measles and recover.
Natural Active Immunity
There are 3 modes of transmission, airborne, contact and this.
Droplet
To cover the patient with a disposable sheet.
Drape
Two pronged instrument for grasping and squeezing.
Forceps
Found in decayed materials & contaminated water.
Protoza
Solution containing pre-made antibodies.
Antitoxin
Microorganisims live here, ie humans, animals, soil or water.
Reservoirs
In preparing the room for the patient, the MOA should ensure this is available for the physician.
Medical Record
Used to remove aspirate fluids, body tissue for examination of tissue.
Biopsy Needle
Athlete's foot is an example of this class of infectious disease.
Fungi
Inoculated is another word for
Immunized or Vaccinated
Microorganisims go through this by way of the respiratory system or an open wound.
Portal of Entry
Patient is supine with feet elevated slightly.
Trendelenburg
Anoscope falls into this instrument category.
Rectal Instruments
Rod shaped, can form spores, cause tuberculosis, tetanus
Bacalli
This immunity is temporary and only used in certain circumstances.
Passive Immunity
Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are examples of this.
Infectious Agent