NURSING 1I02 Study Guide - Final Guide: Vertebral Column, Egocentrism, Connective Tissue Disease
8 Dec 2017
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Week 7: infection prevention & control: chain of infection transmission, 1. Portal of exit: the path by which bacteria only) the pathogen leaves the reservoir: normal body flora, staphlococcus, streptococcus, escherichia coli, dode(cid:396)lei(cid:374)"s (cid:271)a(cid:272)illus, proteus, klebsiella, 2. Mode of transmission: direct contact- transmission involves contact between the infectious agent and the susceptible host. Portals of entry: organisms can enter the body through the same routes to use to exit, body openings (gi, mucous membranes, respiratory) Breaks in skin: breaks in mucous membranes, needle piercing the skin, devices (catheter; longer in place- greater the risk) N1i02 intro to nursing practice- quiz 2 review: 6. Susceptible host: an infection does not develop until an individual becomes susceptible to the strength and numbers of microorganisms capable of producing infection. Impaired or altered physiology: secondary health problems, poor nutritional status, altered normal body flora- antibiotic use, age, exposure to infectious agents.
