NURS 306 EXAM 1 – Questions With Valid Solutions
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,Define key terms associated with airborne transmission: can be spread through
asepsis and infection control airborne route when an infected host coughs,
sneezes, or talks, or when organism becomes
attached to dust particles
antimicrobial: agent that kills microorganisms
asepsis: all activities to prevent infection or break the
chain of infection. Aseptic techniques halt the spread
of microorganisms and minimize the threat of
infection.
direct contact: requires close proximity between
susceptible host and infected person or carrier, such
as touching, kissing, and sexual intercourse
disinfection: Destroys all pathogenic organisms
except spores
droplet transmission: Similar to airborne transmission,
but airborne particles are less than 5 mcm, and
droplet particles are greater than 5 mcm.
endemic: Occurs with predictability in one specific
region or population
endogenous: infection occurs when causative
organism comes from microbial life harbored in the
person
exogenous: when causative organism is acquired
from other people
fomite: inanimate object such as equipment or
countertops
fungi: plant-like organisms such as mold and yeasts
that also can cause infections are present in air, soil,
and water. Athlete's foot, ringworm, yeast infections.
Treated with antifungal medications
,health-care associated infection: patients in health
care facilities develop infections during treatment for
other conditions that were not present in this patient
on admission.
iatrogenic: When infection results from a treatment or
diagnostic procedure
indirect contact: personal contact with a vector, an
inanimate object, such as equipment or countertops
medical asepsis: Clean technique. involves
procedures and practices that reduce the number
and transfer of pathogens. include performing hand
hygiene and wearing gloves.
nosocomial: indicate something originating or taking
place in a h
, Identify patients at risk for developing Factors affecting risk for infection:
an infection and factors that can -Integrity of skin and mucous membranes
reduce the incidence of healthcare -pH levels of gastrointestinal and genitourinary
acquired infections tracts, as well as the skin
-Integrity and number of the body's white blood
cells
-Age, sex, race, and heredity
-Immunizations, natural or acquired
-Level of fatigue, nutritional and general health
status, the presence of pre-existing illnesses,
previous or current treatments, and certain
medications
-Stress level
-Use of invasive or indwelling medical devices
Factors reduce Incidence of Healthcare Acquired
Infections
-Wash hands
-Following facility policy
-Knowledge of safety devices
-Never recap a needle one it has been injected into
client
-Risks associated with needle stick injuries
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Terms in this set (44)
,Define key terms associated with airborne transmission: can be spread through
asepsis and infection control airborne route when an infected host coughs,
sneezes, or talks, or when organism becomes
attached to dust particles
antimicrobial: agent that kills microorganisms
asepsis: all activities to prevent infection or break the
chain of infection. Aseptic techniques halt the spread
of microorganisms and minimize the threat of
infection.
direct contact: requires close proximity between
susceptible host and infected person or carrier, such
as touching, kissing, and sexual intercourse
disinfection: Destroys all pathogenic organisms
except spores
droplet transmission: Similar to airborne transmission,
but airborne particles are less than 5 mcm, and
droplet particles are greater than 5 mcm.
endemic: Occurs with predictability in one specific
region or population
endogenous: infection occurs when causative
organism comes from microbial life harbored in the
person
exogenous: when causative organism is acquired
from other people
fomite: inanimate object such as equipment or
countertops
fungi: plant-like organisms such as mold and yeasts
that also can cause infections are present in air, soil,
and water. Athlete's foot, ringworm, yeast infections.
Treated with antifungal medications
,health-care associated infection: patients in health
care facilities develop infections during treatment for
other conditions that were not present in this patient
on admission.
iatrogenic: When infection results from a treatment or
diagnostic procedure
indirect contact: personal contact with a vector, an
inanimate object, such as equipment or countertops
medical asepsis: Clean technique. involves
procedures and practices that reduce the number
and transfer of pathogens. include performing hand
hygiene and wearing gloves.
nosocomial: indicate something originating or taking
place in a h
, Identify patients at risk for developing Factors affecting risk for infection:
an infection and factors that can -Integrity of skin and mucous membranes
reduce the incidence of healthcare -pH levels of gastrointestinal and genitourinary
acquired infections tracts, as well as the skin
-Integrity and number of the body's white blood
cells
-Age, sex, race, and heredity
-Immunizations, natural or acquired
-Level of fatigue, nutritional and general health
status, the presence of pre-existing illnesses,
previous or current treatments, and certain
medications
-Stress level
-Use of invasive or indwelling medical devices
Factors reduce Incidence of Healthcare Acquired
Infections
-Wash hands
-Following facility policy
-Knowledge of safety devices
-Never recap a needle one it has been injected into
client
-Risks associated with needle stick injuries
