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17 Cards in this Set
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Infection |
A disease state resulting from invasion and growth of pathogens in the body |
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Healthcare associates infection |
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Pandemic |
An epidemic that spreads quickly over a large region or even world wide |
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Disinfection |
The process of destroying pathogens ( microbes that cause harm) |
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Fowler’s position |
A semi sitting to upright sitting position in bed |
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Fowler’s position |
A semi sitting to upright sitting position in bed |
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Lateral position |
A side lying position in which pillows are used to support the back and separate the lower legs |
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Supine position |
A back lying position that the legs are together |
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Prone position |
A front lying position on the abdomen with the clients head turned to one side |
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Microorganisms |
A form of life organism so small it can be seen only with a microscope |
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Bacteria |
Single celled microbes that naturally occur on living dead and inanimate objects |
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Virus |
Infectious particles that are much smaller than bacteria and infect living cells to grow and multiply |
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Fungi |
Microbes that live only on organic matter such as plants and animals |
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Parasites |
Organisms that service nourishment and protection from other living organisms known as hosts |
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Normal flora |
The microbes that usually found on the surfaces of the skin, mucaes membranes and gastrointestinal tract yeast bacteria |
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Infection control |
Polices and procedures that prevent the spread of infection within health care settings |
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Pathogens |
A microbe that can cause harm such as an infection or disease |
