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| Interval between entrance of pathogen into the body and appearance of first symptoms |
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| Interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to more specific symptoms |
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| Interval when patient manifests signs and symptoms specific to the type of infection |
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| Interval when acute symptoms disappear |
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| transmitted directly from one person to the other |
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| Infectious Agent->Reservoir->Portal of exit->Mode of transmission->Portal of entry-> host |
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| steps for removal of protective barriers |
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1-Remove gloves
2-Remove eyewear or goggles
3-Untie strings of gown
4-Remove mask
5-Hand Hygiene |
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| non-infectious bugs that cannot be seen without a microscope |
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| Microorganisms that cause infection in humans |
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| HAI -abbreviation meaning |
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| Health care associated infections |
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| An infection that is acquired while a client is being cared for in any health care setting |
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| Localized infection (not Systemic) |
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| an infection in one area of the body |
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| Microorganisms present and multiplying in the blood |
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| Practices performed to prevent the spread of infection using the clean technique |
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| Maintains a sterile environment like in a operation room setting |
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| method by which microorganism spread directly from one person to another |
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Mersa and C diff
PPE gloves and gown |
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Flu and Pertussis
PPE: Mask within feet of patient |
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TB and Measles
PPE: N95 Mask PARP
Private room |
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| fluids and cells that are discharged from cells or blood vessels ex. pus or serum |
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| bacteria that require o2 for survival and for multiplication sufficient to cause disease |
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| little or no o2 to survive |
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| 3 forms of identification |
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Definition
Name
DOB
ID Band
ALWAYS check for Allergies |
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Right Patient Right to Refuse
Right MEd Right to Education
Right Time Right to Assessment
Right Route Right to Evaluation
Right Amount Right Documentation |
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Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish |
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| Class A Fire Extinguishers |
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Definition
| paper, wood, rags, upholstery and trash |
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| Class B Fire Extinguishers |
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Definition
| flammable gases and liquids |
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| Class C Fire Extinguishers |
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How long are restraints good for?
Monitored every?
Released every __ hours? |
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