NURSING 2L03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Hospital-Acquired Infection, Brachial Plexus, Immunodeficiency
2 Sep 2018
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They travel only short distances before settling, usually less than 3 feet. These droplets are loaded with infectious particles: airborne transmission, occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on dust particles or on small respiratory droplets that may become aerosolized when people sneeze, cough, laugh, or exhale. They hang in the air much like invisible smoke. They can travel on air currents over considerable distances. Is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare- associated infection: personal protective equipment, refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer"s body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter: sars. Is a serious form of pneumonia: cross infection, the transfer of infection, especially to a hospital patient with a different infection. The purpose is to protect the patient from any germs the staff or visitors are carrying.
