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, Order for the inflammatory response 1- recognition of harmful stimuli by pattern receptors
2- activation of the inflammatory pathway
3- release of inflammatory markers (CRP)
4- Recruitment of inflammatory cells
infectious triggers viruses, bacteria, fungi
non-infectious triggers burns, frostbite, foreign bodies
how do medications stop an infectious reaction by blocking chemicals released by mast cells
what can excessive inflammation lead to tissue destruction and cancer
manifestations of inflammation heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function
stages of infection incubation, prodromal, illness, decline, convalescence
what cells fight acute and chronic bacterial infections lymphocytes
first responder cells neutrophils
what cells perform phagocytosis basophils
best practice against infection hand hygiene
how short should your nails be ladies less then .25 inches
when should you remove ppe after caring for a patient in the patients room for contact ad droplet precuations
examples of healthcare associated infections central line infection, catheter infection, surgical site infection, ventilator assisted
pneumonia
what is a healthcare control bundle guidelines for practice to reduce HAI (steps for a procedure)
what is a mutlidrug- resistant organism bacteria that is resistant to one or more classes of existing antimicrobials
factors that increase patient risk of infection catheter, tubes, lines, drains, other patients close by
when should you discard a medication if it is expired, or missing the date and time it was mixed, name or dose
What is medication reconciliation? Comparing patients' medication orders with the medications they were taking
before admission to the hospital
where might you find a medical alarm system on and IV pump, heart monitor or ventilator