Many areas of the body, such as the skin, nasal cavity, and mouth, have a resident population of mixed microorganisms, primarily bacteria that is referred to as this
What is normal flora
This line of defense deals with phagocytosis (cell eating), inflammation (limits the effect of injury) , & interferons (protect uninfected cells against viruses)
What is the 2nd line of defense
Name 5 different types of WBC's
What are Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils
This bodily reaction is nonspecific, protective, and a coordinated response to an injurious agent or disease
What is inflammation
Name 5 causes of inflammation
What are mechanical injury, disruption in cell function (Aging, Nutritional Deficiency), Antigens such as bacteria, Viruses, fungi, Poisons, and Cancer cells
This is the first aid directive to relieve injury-related inflammation
What is R.I.C.E
This exudate is thick, yellow-green in color, and contain more leukocytes and cell debris as well as microorganisms. Typically, this type of exudate indicates bacterial infection, and the exudate is often referred to as pus
What is purulent
Name 3 types of anti-inflammatory drugs
What are NSAIDs, aspirin (ASA), and corticosteroids
Name 3 areas in the body that is normally sterile
What are blood, brain, kidneys, bladder, uterus, lungs, or cerebrospinal fluid
This lab test can detect the number of WBC's present which can help ID infection
What is a CBC
These 5 signs & symptoms are the trademarks of inflammation
What are redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function
This line of defense deals with mechanical barriers & body secretions that secrete enzymes or chemicals to inactivate or destroy potentially damaging material
What is the 1st line of defense
Name 3 modes of disease transmission
What are direct, indirect, droplet, aerosol, and vector borne
This term means the same as white blood cell
What is leukocyte
These 3 different microorganisms are the usual culprits in infection
What are fungi, bacteria, and virus
This signaling chemical is one of many inflammatory mediators that is released from injured cells, which starts the first phase of the inflammatory reaction
What is histamine
This line of defense deals with the immune response - specific response based on memory
What is the 3rd line of defense
This type of infection occurs in health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, doctors' offices, and dental offices
What is nosocomial
Name 5 factors that can increase someone's risk of getting an infection
What are age (very young & old), genetics, immunodeficiency, malnutrition, chronic disease, stress, inflammation, or trauma
This suffix (ending of a word) signifies inflammation
What is "-itis"