Infection and the body
Transmission of Disease
Infection
Cultural Sensitivity
Misc. Terms
100

Infection confined to one area

Localized infection 

100

Tiny particles remain suspended in the air or trapped in dust and move with air current

Airborne transmission 

100

Yeasts and molds are commonly associated infections known as:

Fungi

100

The classification of people according to shared physical characteristics.

Race

100

Another term for pain medication 

Analgesic

200

Infection widespread through the body or spread via the blood stream

Systemic Infection 

200

Most particles produced by people coughing, sneezing, talking, laughing, or singing

Droplet transmission 

200

Microbes (typically) bacteria, that are resistant to one or more classes of antimicrobial agents.

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)

200

Special groups within a race as defined by national origin and/or culture.

Ethnicity

200

Another term for lice.

Pediculosis

300

The body's immune system is weak and cannot fend off pathogens that it should be able to fight successfully

Immunosuppression 

300

Direct or indirect contact with a person who is the reservoir of pathogens

Contact transmission 

300

Where pathogens live

Reservoir

300

Refers to the way a particular group views the world and the set of traditions that are practiced and passed from generation to generation. 

Culture

300
A disease of the skin caused by a parasite called a mite.

Scabies 

400

A painful viral infection caused by the chickenpox (varicella zoster) virus characterized by a rash cluster of fluid filled blisters.

Shingles

400

The basic level of infection control that should be used in the care of all patients all of the time.

Standard precautions 

400

Infections that are acquired while receiving healthcare

Nosocomial infections 

400

"Rules" established by the group based on their core values and beliefs.

Standards

400

Removes all microorganisms from an item.

Sterilization 

500

Inflammation of the liver caused by disease.

Hepatitis 

500

Absence of microorganisms (germs)

Asepsis

500

A potentially life-threatening condition that arises when body tissue dies (necrosis)

Gangrene

500

Customs and practices followed by members of a culture and passed from generation to generation.

Traditions 

500

A microorganism (or an infection caused by it) that rarely affects patients except in unusual circumstances typically when the immune system is depressed.

Opportunistic

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