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pathogen
a disease producing microorganism
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infection
diseased state caused by the microorganisms in the body
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inflammation
local tissue injury caused by the micro organisms
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micro-organisms
virus, bacteria, parasite, fungi
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host
person who receives the microbes
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resident flora
normal micro-organisms that live in and outside the human body
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transient flora
picked up by the nurse directly or indirectly
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colonization
micro-organisms are present in the host but does not produce a diseased state
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disinfection
process of destroying all pathogenic organisms (not spores)
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sterilization
process of destroying all pathogens through the use of gas, chemicals, heat, or H20
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asepsis
absence of disease producing micro-organisms
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HAI
Hospital acquired infection
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standard precaution
assume that every bodily fluid, including your own is infected. includes: hand hygiene before, after, and between patients; use s & W if visibly soiled; wear protection when needed; dispose properly; hygiene; isolate when necessary; etc. p.414
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clean
take a shower, or wash; doesn't mean they are free of micro-organisms
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sterile
free of all micro-organisms
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CDC
center for disease control; controlling, preventing, and educate the populous; sets up guidelines
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health administration; protect health care workers with specific guidelines; for example: finger stick with needle... squeeze the blood out and then wash
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TB
turberculosis; is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks. It is airborne. More likely to occur when immuno compromised.
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N95 mask
protects from inhaled pathogens; required when caring for TB
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hemoptysis
bloody speutum
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immuno compromised
immune system is weakened. More likely to get infected. lowest resistence to infection
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Hallmark symptom of TB
hemoptysis
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Hepatitis
virus of the liver; Your liver helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Hepatitis is a swelling of the liver that makes it stop working well. It can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis, or to cancer.
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hallmark symptom of hepatitis
jaundice
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jaundice
yellow discoloration of skin or sclera due to build up of bile in the blood
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What is the cause of Hepatitis A?
oral and fecal contamination
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What is the cause of Hepatitis B & C?
blood borne or sexual secretions
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