A person with AIDS is a ___________ host because of a weakened immune system.
What is susceptible?
100
when administering a patients treatments, a physical therapist knows to use what precautions?
What is standard
100
melody dropped a pan of contaminated instruments on the floor. she uses clorox solution to clean the mess up. which method of aseptic control did she use?
What is disinfection
100
a patient is isolated because of staphylococci. which PPE will healthcare professionals need before caring for the pateints
What is gloves
200
I went swimming in the river and then developed a fever and headache. I am probably infected with ___________
What is protozoa?
200
I fell and scraped my knee, he cleansed the area with soap and water. He addressed this area in the chain of infection.
What is portal of entry?
200
which precautions will be used when encountering a gunshot victim who needs CPR?
What is blood borne pathogen
200
which method of aseptic control is used most often to destroy pathogens on scalpels, forceps, and other instruments?
What is sterilization
200
what organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?
What is non-pathogenic
300
This is the best treatment for bacteria
What is antibiotics?
300
streptococcus is the _____________________ in the chain of infection
What is causative agent?
300
which precaution would be used if MRSA and scabies are suspected?
What is extended
300
what would a healthcare professional do before each skill check-off of aseptic technique?
What is wash their hands
300
what lab equipment allows for the growth of microorganisms without the aid of oxygen?
What is anerobic
400
I went on a camping trip to a mountain area and developed a red bullseye rash. The microorganism that is guilty of making me sick.
What is rickettsiae?
400
a principle of infection that is demonstrated by whitneys opportunistic infection....
What is susceptible host
400
it is important to follow standard pecautions when dealing with ....
What is spills and splashes
400
proper hand washing techniques in the healthcare environment decrease the transfer of microorganisms, thus preventing what kind of infections?
What is nosocomial
400
morgan is concerned that the hordeleum in he right eye will keep her from working clinicals. her condition is a ...
What is local infection
500
I have been diagnosed with rickettsiae. The method of transmission is through a ________
What is bite?
500
a patient is admitted into the hospital with an increased white blood cell count and extreme pain in the RLQ. if the patient develops a fever this could be considered what type of infection?
What is systemic
500
when dealing with an infection like staph, which precaution should be considered when there will be nurse to patient care?
What is contact
500
prior to a surgical procedure, the skin is washed with an antimicrobial solution. this is an example of which method of aseptic control?
What is antisepsis
500
rebecca is recovering from H1N1 virus. she develops diarrhea after eating contaminated food. this type of infection is a ...