Chapter 7 Asepsis And Infection Control

Front 1

Cycle for an Infection to occur

Back 1

1. Infectious Agent: A Pathogen

2. Reservoir: Where Pathogen Can Grow

3. Portal of exit: Exit route from reservoir

4. Mode or method of transmission

5. Portal of entry: Entrance through skin, mucous lining or mouth

6. Host: Another person or animal that is susceptible to pathogen

Front 2

Characteristics of Bacteria

Back 2

Round, Oblong and Spiral

Front 3

Spore

Back 3

A round body that is formed by the bacterium when conditions are unfavorable for growth of the bacterium

Front 4

Measures to reduce reservoirs of infection

Back 4

Bathing, dressing changes, contaminated needles and sharps, bedside unit, bottled solutions, surgical wounds, drainage bottles and bags

Front 5

Stages of an infectious Process

Back 5

1. Incubation period

2. Prodromal Stage

3. Acute Stage

4. Convalescence

Front 6

Removal of PPE

Back 6

Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask