Funds unit 2

what is the body's first line of defense?

recovery period

How can the mode of transmission be interrupted?

what is the morphology of bacilli?

any microorganisms or biological agent capable of causing a disease; bacteria, viruses, protozoa, prions, fungi

places where microorganisms are found; infected wounds, human/animal waste, contaminated food/water, person w/infection

free of microorganisms

What do they call bacteria that grow in chains?

use of protective equipment to prevent spread of disease; used on all patients

biological response modifier that affects cellular growth

parasitic worms or flukes belonging to the animal kingdom

occurs when the fetus receives antibodies from the mother through placental blood before birth

What are the most common multidrug-resistant organisms?

achieved through injection of vaccines/immunizing substances that contain dead or inactive microorganisms or their toxin

also contains carbon dioxide but used for electrical fires

when a specimen retains the stain after treated with the counterstain

nurse should institute which interventions for client who is diagnosed w/ Clostidium difficile?

a human host that may be susceptible by age, state of health, broken skin

directpersonal contact w/body excrete/drainage from infected wounds; body fluids, indirect contact w/contaminated object

where pathogens enter the body through eyes, nose, mouth, trachea, skin

what are the stages of the infection process?

one-celled microscopic organisms belonging to the animal kingdom

What is the body's second line of defense?

solns. containing chemical compounds such as phenol, alcohol, chlorine that kill or inactivate nearly all microorganisms

killing or suppressing growth of miccroorganisms

the short time from the onset of vague/nonspecific symptoms to the beginning of specific symptoms of infection

what is the morphology of cocci?

What bacteria needs oxygen to grow and thrive?

lying on left side w/right knee drawn up w/left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back; used for rectal exams, enemas

the nurse enters...

used in the care of all pts regardless of their diagnosis or possible infection status

free from all microorganisms

when a specimen loses the stain after treated with the counterstain

used when known or suspected contagious diseases can be transmitted through large droplets

microorganisms capable of causing disease

organism only visible with a microscope

a chemical compound that is used on skin or tissue to inhibit the growth of or to eliminate microorganisms

The nurse is preparing to position...

extremely small & can be seen only with an electron microscope

the study of movement of body parts is kinesiology

prevent transmission of infectious agents that remain infectious over long distances when suspended in the air

what is the morphology of spirochetes?

pts are on their back w/knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the bed

what can increase the risk of disease?

occurs whenperson is given antitoxin/antiserum that contains antibodies/antitoxins that have developed in another person

used when known or suspected serious illnesses easily transmitted by direct pt contact or items pt touched

localized and systemic signs and symptoms appear

the practice of making the environment and objects free of microorganisms

pt is lying face down w/the hips bent so that the knees and chest rest on the table; rectal exams

small round/rod shaped microorganisms that are transmitted by the bites of lice, ticks, fleas, mites that act as vectors

what are the most common multidrug-resistant organisms?

are based on interrupting the mode of transmission by identifying the specific secretions that might be infective

what are the basic purposes of the inflammatory response

semi-sitting position with the head of the bed 60-90 degrees

surgical asepsis is used in every aspect of nursing

chemical substances that can kill or alter the growth of bacterial microorganisms

water under pressure extinguisher that is used for paper, wood, cloths fires

what bacteria only grows when oxygen is not present?

A nurse....

begins when the organism first enters the body and lasts until the onset of symptoms

is an elevation of 30-60 degrees

practice of reducing the # of organisms present or reducing the risk of transmission of organisms

specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials(as defined by OSHA)

the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores

what do they call bacteria that grows in pairs?

nonpathogenic organisms that are prevalent on and in the body

the route by which a pathogen leaves the body of the host; GI & respiratory tract, skin

what are the most common accidents among patients

single-cell microorganisms lacking a nucleus that reproduces from every few minutes up to several weeks

skin is our 1st barrier to pathogen invasion, what is the 2nd line of defense include?

What can you as a nurse do to help the pt who is in isolation to prevent feeling isolated?

a general feeling of discomfort or illness

protein particles that lack nucleic acids & aren't inactivated by usual methods for destroying bacteria or viruses

what do they call bacteria that grow in clusters?

the nurse is caring.....

the nurse

the patient does not need to take the entire antimicrobial prescription to ensure full treatment of infection

contains carbon dioxide and is used for gasoline, oil, paint, fat, and flammable liquid fires

provided by injection with antibodies derived from the infected blood of people or animals

mycoplasmas are very small organisms without a cell wall cause infections where?

can be used for any kind of fire

the practice of preparing and handling materials in a way that prevents the patient's exposure to living microorganisms

the body's reaction to substances interpreted as nonself(3rd line of defense)

the nurse....

position used for exams of pelvic organs; like dorsal recumbent but feet are in stirrups

a nurse manager....

tiny, primitive organisms that contain no chlorophyll

immunity that occurs when a person has contracted and is recovering from a disease

fungi reproduce by means of spores

dead tissue or foreign matter

what prevents more harmful microorganisms from colonizing and multiplying within the body?

made unclean