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What is an infection?
What is an infection?
- The spread of microorganisms from one person to another
- The reaction of the body to foreign substances
- The growth of microorganisms in body tissue where they are not usually found (correct)
- The presence of microorganisms in body tissue
What is an asymptomatic or subclinical infection?
What is an asymptomatic or subclinical infection?
- An infection that produces no clinical evidence of disease (correct)
- An infection that is resistant to treatment
- An infection that spreads rapidly within a community
- An infection that causes severe symptoms
What is a disease?
What is a disease?
- A condition without any identifiable cause
- A mild illness caused by microorganisms
- A detectable alteration in normal tissue function (correct)
- The presence of microorganisms in the body
What does virulence of microorganisms refer to?
What does virulence of microorganisms refer to?
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In what ways do microorganisms vary?
In what ways do microorganisms vary?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- The chapter aims to enable students to explain medical and surgical asepsis concepts.
- Identify risks associated with nosocomial and healthcare-associated infections.
- Recognize factors influencing a microorganism's ability to cause infection.
- Identify interventions to reduce infection risks.
- Identify measures that break each link in the chain of infection.
Topic Overview
- The chapter covers asepsis and infection prevention in client care.
Infection Prevention
- Nosocomial infections are hospital-acquired infections.
- Healthcare-associated infections are related to healthcare services.
Factors Influencing Infection
- Microorganisms' ability to produce infectious processes is influenced by various factors.
Infection Control Measures
- Interventions are necessary to reduce infection risks.
- Breaking each link in the chain of infection is crucial for infection prevention.
Asepsis Concepts
- Medical asepsis involves reducing microorganisms' growth.
- Surgical asepsis involves eliminating microorganisms.
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