Chapter 16: infection prevention and control

Composed of either DNA or RNA with a protein coat and sometimes a membranous envelope

Select all the basic purposes of an inflammatory response

Single-celled microorganisms lacking a nucleus that reproduce from every few minutes up to several weeks

The skin is NOT a portal of exit

What is the third link in the chain of infection?

Helminths are parasitic worms or flukes transmitted by ingestion of fertilized eggs or larvae

Anaerobic bacteria grow only when oxygen is not present

Protein particles that lack nucleic acids and are not activated by usual methods for destroying bacteria or viruses

For sterilization, steam should reach what temperature for 15-20 minutes?

Standard precautions protect only the nurse

Sterilization of all instruments as well of use of sterile supplies and sterile technique

Define sterilization

One-celled microscopic organisms belonging to the animal kingdom and can be parasitic in nature

Naturally acquired immunity

Occurs when a person is given an antitoxin or antiserum containing antibodies developed by another person

Microorganism capable of causing disease

Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when the fetus receives antibodies from the mother through placental blood

Artificial acquire immunity

Small microorganisms that are transmitted by the bites of life, ticks, fleas, and kites that act as VECTORS

Infectious agent; Organism only visible with a microscope

Medical asepsis is...

What amount of a chlorine bleach solution can be used to disinfect?

Pathogens can be killed or inactivated by disinfection or sterilization

Where are Kupffer cells located?

A chemical compound that is used on skin or tissue to eliminate microorganisms

First chain on infection; any microorganism capable of causing disease

Aerobic bacteria need oxygen to grow and thrive