NRSG 2220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Glycosuria, Brain Injury
29 Dec 2016
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Lecture 1 infection control and standard precautions. A condition free from germs, infection, and forms of life. A microorganism capable of producing disease: bacteria, virus. Indirect contact: vehicle, airborne greater distance apart, droplet have to be within 3ft, fomite, vector. Prodromal period vague symptoms but most contagious to someone else. All stages are communicable except for convalescent. Causes treating simple infections with a drug that is too strong. Significance can make treating an infection costly, difficult and prolonged. Prevention only prescribe antibiotics when necessary and make sure patients finish their entire prescription. Staphylococcus aureus: mrsa (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) Healthcare associated mrsa: vrsa (vancomycin resistant staphylococcus aureus) Enterococcus: vre (vancomycin resistant enterococci) tends to be in the gi tract. C-diff (clostridium difficile: organism, reason for concern, people taking multiple antibiotics are at risk, guideline for prevention. Cdc regulations centers for disease control. Osha regulations occupational safety and health administration.
