ABCs Correct Answers airway, breathing, circulation
acne Correct Answers Papules or pustules
Active immune response Correct Answers Artificial- vaccine
Natural- exposure to a disease
The body recognizes and produces antibodies against disease
Airborne precautions Correct Answers Methods of infection
control that must be used for patients known or suspected to be
infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei.
Used with TB, chicken pox, measles
Ventilated room used
Antigens Correct Answers Component of cell that triggers
immune response
Area at highest risk for pressure ulcers Correct Answers Coccyx
atopic dermatitis Correct Answers eczema
atopic dermatitis Correct Answers eczema
autoimmune disease Correct Answers a disease in which the
immune system attacks the organism's own cells
,Ex. AIDS, lupus, Type 1 diabetes
basal cell carcinoma Correct Answers Most common and least
severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly
nodules.
Treated with surgery and radiation
bodies normal flora Correct Answers Prevents pathogens from
colonizing in our body
burn considerations Correct Answers First step is pain
management
ABCs- airway, breathing, circulation
Prevent infection
High protein diet
Malnourishment can be fatal for burn victims
If unable to eat- parenteral feeding bypasses the digestive tract
Diet affects skin conditions similar to acne
C Diff Correct Answers Clostridium difficile
spore forming micro organism
casuses: diarrhea
wash hands with soap and water
, C. diff Correct Answers Clostridium difficile
Spore forming microorganisms that cause diarrhea
Wash hands with soap and water and maintain contact
precautions
Candidiasis Correct Answers Fungal infection of the skin,
esophagus, mouth, or vagina caused by the yeast-type fungus
White or yellow patches in mouth
Itching and white discharge from vagina
Treatment: Anti fungal preparations and preventative measures
Carbuncles (boils) Correct Answers
Care for non infectious disease Correct Answers Prevention is
most important
Ex. Skin cancer
Healthy sun habits
Sun screen
Recognize signs ABCD
Catheter acquired UTI Correct Answers CAUTI
Sign- burning while voiding after catheter was inserted