NUTC 3113 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Orthopnea, Health Promotion, Cardiac Output
24 Jan 2021
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Adult 1 exam 1 study guide part 2. Pathogens are microorganisms capable of producing diseases. Communicable infection transmitted from person to person. Normal flora- characteristic bacteria of a body location; often complete with other microorgansims to prevent infections. Transmission of infectious agents: reservoir, susceptible host, mode of transmission. Passive immunity: short duration, accomplished by transplacental transfer from mother through breast milk or artificial injection of antibodies. Active immunity: lasts for years, natural by infection, artificial stimulation of the bodys immune defenses (vaccination) Health promotion and maintenance: health care associated infection (hai) acquired in inpatient setting that is not present at admission, endogenous infection- from patient flora, exogenous infection- from outside the patient-from tubes, implants or health care workers hands. Infection prevention: hand hygiene, disinfectionsterilization, standard precautions, transmission based precautions, airborne requires respirator , gloves, face mask, gown, droplet- mask, contact gloves and gown.
