Outbreak
True or False: The production of antibodies after receiving a vaccine is an example of active immunity.
True
What is aseptic technique?
This process includes bleaching work surfaces, flaming sample tubes, and wearing PPE.
_____ transmission occurs when an infectious agent is transmitted by air particles, inanimate objects (such as door knobs or money), or animate/alive, intermediaries (such as insects).
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Reservoir
d. Portal
b. Indirect
What are the ABC's of Stop the Bleed
Alert 911
Bleeding (Find)
Compress (where blood is coming out)
True or False:
Your bleeding patient is complaining of pain after you have applied a tourniquet. In this case, you need to loosen the device and reapply for comfort.
False
Which of the following are components of the innate (nonspecific) immune system? Select all that apply.
a. T-cells
b. Cilia in the trachea and lungs
c. stomach acid
d. mucus in the nose
e. phagocytes
b. Cilia in the trachea and lungs
c. stomach acid
d. mucus in the nose
e. phagocytes
This is a parasitic worm.
Helminth
This refers to an organism that would be prone to infection.
Susceptible host
Where can a tourniquet be placed and where can it not be placed?
Can be placed on the limbs, cannot be placed on the neck or groin, or on joints.
What are the ABC's of Patient Assessment?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
This professional investigates the incidence, spread, and treatment of disease and disorders.
Epidemiologist
What cell type are Fungi?
Eukaryotes
Wearing a mask when you are sick prevents this part of the chain of infection.
Portal of exit
Where is tourniquet placed in comparison to the wound?
2-3 inches above the wound, closer the heart.
What is skin turgor used for and how is it performed?
Tests for dehydration; life skin on top of hand into a pinch
This type of white blood cell is large and engulfs pathogens in a non-specific manner.
Macrophage
This pathogen requires a host to survive and reproduce. Prevention through vaccines in many cases result in immunity from disease
Virus
Putting a bandage on an open wound will stop this part of the chain of infection.
Portal of entry
What are 2 life-threatening types of bleeding?
Pooling of blood, large volume of spurting blood, non-stop bleeding, patient stops talking, etc.
Delivers medicine into muscle tissue where it can be quickly absorbed by the bloodstream
Intramuscular Injection
The body responds to a specific pathogen by stimulating _______ to produce antibodies.
B-cells
This is a single-celled prokaryotic pathogen.
Bacteria
Draw and describe what gram positive bacillus in chains looks like under microscope
purple links or rob shaped cells
Explain what to do after a tourniquet is applied.
Hold pressure on wound until EMS arrives, do NOT remove tourniquet.
What is the difference between parenteral and enteral medications?
Enteral medications delivered through the GI tract (Pills, rectal, GI tube), parenteral are delivered all other ways (injection, ointment, nasal spray, eye drops)