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Infection Control
test 2
Question | Answer |
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Infectious Agents | bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa |
chain of infection | etiologic agent (what agent caused), resevoir (source of agent/ natural growth), Portal of exit, (how it leaves resevoir),Method of tranmission(how it travels-fomites/vectors/airborne), Portal of entry(how it enters the host), Susceptible host |
4 phases of infection | Incubation, prodromal(onset to non-specific s&s), Period of illness, convalescent (when acute symptoms disappear |
Localized infection | effects a single organ or body part |
systematic infection | effects entire body; can be severe= sepsis |
Inflammatory response | redness, swelling, pain and heat |
Types of isolation used to control infection | Airborne, droplet, contact, reverse or protective (protects patient from us), |
Nursing diagnosis related to infection control | Risk for infection |