A living organism that carries microorganisms from one infected person to another is called what? Can include rodents and insects.
vector
parasites that normally choose fleas, lice, or mites as their host organisms are called
rickettsiae
Common routes of infection
through mouth, eyes, or ears, feces,blood, open wounds
PPE consists of what?
goggles ,mask, gown, gloves
the use of antiseptic to prevent or inhibit the growth of pathogens
antisepsis
State 2 reasons why bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics.
genetic mutation of the bacteria has occurred, antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily, patients do not take all their prescribed antibiotics
When should standard precautions be used and for who?
Use at ALL times with ALL patients
What microorganism is smaller than bacteria?
virus
Name the 6 links of the chain of infection.
infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
The link in the chain of infections that is the pathogenic microorganism?
infectious agent
What infection is the one that is caused by the introduction of a pathogen outside the body?
exogenous infection
In regards to gloves, when do you wash your hands?
before putting on gloves and after taking them off
the science or study of the form and structure of organisms is
morphology
Antibiotics kill _______________, but are not effective against _____________.
bacteria, viruses
A bladder infection caused by e-coli from the intestines would be considered what type of infection?
endogenous
what is the single most important aseptic procedure for infection control?
hand washing
A microorganism that requires oxygen to live.
aerobe
Factors of a susceptible host
stress levels, hygiene habits, nutritional habits, age
How many feet can droplets and sneezes travels up to?
6 feet
What precautions are required if the patient is suspected of having tuberculosis?
Airborne precautions
State 3 times you need to wash your hands when working in a healthcare setting.
before and after patient care, after touching a patient's surroundings, before a clean procedure, after exposure or the risk of exposure to bodily fluids
A microorganism that does not require oxygen or very little oxygen to live.
anerobe
staphylococcus and streptococcus are what kind of microorganism?
bacteria
CDC has developed guidelines known as transmission-based precautions. They include 3 categories. What are they?
contact precautions, droplet precautions, and airborne precautions.
The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms is
asepsis
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