Pathogens
The ways bacteria can be classified
Shape and size; Gram Stain or not; Aerobic/Anaerobic
2 Methods of disease prevention discussed in the unit
Education, vaccinations, antibiotics, antivirals
The spreading of a tumor
Metastasis
Care after death is called this
Type of injection that is given at 10-15 degree angle
Intradermal
Describe a fungus
Simple organism, similar to plants but lacking chorophyl
Name 4 risk factors for disease discussed in the unit.
Genetics, Age, Lifestyle, Stress, Environment, Preexisting Condition (*be able to explain each and tell which are modifiable)
Name 2 methods of cancer detection
Self-examination, Radiologic exams (MRI, Mammogram, CT scan, Ultrasound), Biopsy, Blood tests
This is when Rigor Mortis sets in
2-6 hours after death
Type of injection that is given in the abdomen (give type and angle).
Sub Q and 45 degrees
Name of the 2 types of fungus
Mold and yeast
Reason for dilation and permeability of vessels with inflammatory process?
Dilation brings immune response (wbc's) and permeability allows the wbc's to leave the vessel and get to the site of the pathogen
Name 3 possible warning signs of cancer
Change in bowel/bladder habits, unexplained bleeding, sore that does not heal, lump, difficulty swallowing, change in mole/wart, unexplained weight loss, etc. (look at sheet on Google Classroom)
Examination of a body after death
Autopsy
Type of injection used to give vaccinations (angle of needle)
IM and 90 degrees
The 4 primary signs of inflammation.
Redness, heat, swelling and pain
Role of an epidemiologist & name a famous one/their contributions to society
disease investigator--study patterns of disease (who is infected, symptoms, where they were exposed--cause and then determine how to control or stop the spread or prevent it from happening again)
Name 3 causes of cancer
Genetics, Carcinogens, Age, Environment, Viruses (*make sure you can explain these)
Family can stay with a body this long after death
As long as they wish
5 Rights that are necessary prior to administering any medication
Patient, Medication, Time, Dosage and Route
Cause of a fever/advantage it gives to fight disease
Creates a hostile environment for the pathogen, makes it harder for them to survive and replicate. It also boosts the activity of the immune system to fight off the infection.
Discuss 3 treatments for cancer
radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy, laser therapy
Transcoelomic, Lymphatic system, Bloodstream
You do this with patient belongings after they have died.
Label them with the patient's name and give them to the family or security. Always be sure another person has witnessed this with you.
You want to see this on the skin when administering an intradermal injection
A Wheal (little bump)