Health Records
What are the 2 methods records can be stored?
Electronically
Paper filing
The study of size and shape
of cells.
Morphology
What pathogen causes UTIs?
Escherichia Coli (E. coli)
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) are apart of what line of defense?
2nd line of defense
“USING A CLEAN TECHNIQUE
TO MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS
AND REDUCE THE NUMBER
OF MICROORGANISMS”
Medical
Asepsis
Patients marital status; spouse name is an example of what content in medical records?
is anything a pathogen can live and
thrive in/on.
reservoir host
Ringworm is what type of pathogen?
Fungi
what are the 4 signs of inflammation ?
erythema
edema
pain
heat
The cleaning process that reduces
the number of microorganisms to
a safe level.
Sanitization
The process of moving an active file to inactive is called what?
Purging
contact occurs through skin-to-skin contact, kissing, and
sexual intercourse. Direct contact also refers to contact with soil or
vegetation harboring infectious organisms.
Direct
What are the 5 chains of infection?
Infectious Agent
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
name a specific immunity from the 3rd line of defense
antibiotics
bcells
tcells
is achieved with
moist heat, dry heat, ultraviolet
light, radiation or chemicals.
Sterilization destroys
microorganisms including all
pathogens and spores.
Sterilization
Is the main problem the patient is currently experiencing. The medical assistant should note the remedies the patient has tried, the duration of any pain, and the time that symptoms were first noticed.
Chief Complaint
transmission refers to the transfer of an infectious
agent from a reservoir to a host by inanimate objects, or
vectors.
indirect transmission
describe the different shapes of bacteria:
Cocci and Bacilli
Grape like
Rod like
name 3 barriers from the 1st line of defense
cilla
tears
skin
ph fluids
3 signs and symptoms related to sepsis
hypotension
tachycardia
hypothermia
hyperthermia
Vital signs, measurements, and lab reports is an example of ?
Objective content of health records
are infections people
get while they are receiving health care for another condition. HAIs can happen in any
health care facility, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, end-stage renal
disease facilities, and long-term care facilities.
Healthcare-associated infections
A bacteria that requires oxygen
Aerobic
what are the 2 different types of tcells for the 3rd line of defense?
active
passive
ORGANISMS. THIS
TECHNIQUE IS USED FOR ANY
PROCEDURE THAT ENTERS
THE BODY'S SKIN OR
TISSUES, SUCH AS SURGERY
OR INJECTIONS.
Surgical
Asepsis