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Define Microorganism
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a living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
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What is a Pathogen?
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a pathogen is a microorganism that cause disease and infection.
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List 2 Bacteria that are most common in hospitals:
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Staphylococcus - Found in pimples, boils, wounds
Streptococcus - This causes strep throat rheumatic heart disease, scarlet fever & septicemia, and pneumonia Hospital acquired are called Nosocomial |
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List other bacteria
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E.Coli - Found in the GI tract. (Feces, stool, BM.) Can cause UTI's & PID
Bacilli - Causes TB, Typhoid fever, Tetanus & Diphtheria. |
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What drug do we use to Rx Bacteria infections
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Antibiotics -With over use these drugs are causing the bacteria to be resistant to the antibiotics.
Ie: MRSA - Methicillin resistant staph aureus. & VRE - Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus |
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Name 6 Conditions that affect the growth of bacteria
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1. Left over food
2. Moisture 3. Oxygen 4. Warmth 50 - 110 degrees 5. Darkness 6. Dead & living matter |
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Fungus
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They appear in form of molds & mushrooms. They are the cause of infections to the skin such as athlete's feet and ringworm. It also causes thrush of the mouth & Throat and vaginal infection.
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Virus
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Grow in lining cells and cannot be treated with antibiotics.
They cause the common cold, herpes zoster, hepatitis and influenza. Some vaccinations are available to prevent some viruses. |
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Parasites
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These organisms live in or on another organism from which they obtain their food to survive.
Common diseases from parasites are: malaria, trichomonas of the vagina, fungi, lice, scabies and trichinosis from pork that is not cooked enough. |
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List the 6 components that make up the chain of infection
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1. Causative Agent-Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and insects.
2. Reservoir - Health Care Worker, pt., equipment & environment. 3. Portal of Exit - Wound drainage, urine, feces, blood & saliva. 4. Method of Transmission - Airborne, droplets, Direct & Indirect contact, (Vehicle) 5. Portal Of Entry - Open skin or cut skin, eyes, mouth, respirator, urinary, or reproductive tract. 6. Susceptible Host - The Health Care Worker, pt., visitor or family. |
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Hand Washing
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Is the single most important way to prevent the spread of disease causing microbes.
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OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Regulates and follows up on safety issues for employees in the work setting.
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Uncontaminated Means
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Clean Or Aseptic
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Face Masks
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How long are they effective?
Until they become wet or moist. Then the mask must be changed. |
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Contaminated
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Means Dirty or Septic?
What areas are dirty? Sinks, faucets, side rails, used items or equipment, hands |
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Name 5 Ways Microorganisms are spread or or transmitted
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1. Direct Contact - Touching the pt. & or their
2. Indirect Contact - Touching the pt's belongings that are contaminated. 3. Droplets - spray from a contamiated person within a 3 feet area. (Coughing, Sneezing and Talking) 4. Airborn Transmission - Dust & or moisture that is in the air or ventilation system. 5. Vehicle - Contaminated water, food, drugs, blood, or animal that enters the portal of entry. |
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Signs & Symptoms of Infection
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1. Anorexia
2. N/V 3. Diarrhea 4. Disorientation 5. Fatigue or Lethargy 6. Pain 7. Rash 8. Redness 9. Swelling 10. Tenderness 11. Drainage 12. Fever 13. Increase Pulse & Resp rates |
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Microorganisms
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1. Where are they?
2. Do They all cause Disease? |
1. Every Where
2. No, some are helpful but some are pathogenic |
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Microorganisms
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1. Where are they?
2. Do They all cause Disease? |
1. Every Where
2. No, some are helpful but some are pathogenic |
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Microorganisms
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1, Where are they?
2. Do they Cause Disease? |
1. Every Where
2. No, some are helpful but some are pathogenic |
