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What should you do if you have confirmed that your illness is infectious?
What should you do if you have confirmed that your illness is infectious?
- Self-medicate to alleviate symptoms
- Quarantine yourself and follow Response Protocols (correct)
- Rely on over-the-counter drugs to cure your illness
- Ignore your symptoms and continue with daily activities
What should you prioritize to boost your immune system?
What should you prioritize to boost your immune system?
- Taking medication to alleviate symptoms
- Exercising excessively to sweat out the illness
- Eating healthy food, drinking lots of water, and getting more sleep (correct)
- Watching TV to take your mind off the illness
Why should you avoid self-medicating?
Why should you avoid self-medicating?
- Medicines are too expensive
- Medicines can interact with each other
- Medicines are only available by prescription
- Medicines are created for a specific illness (correct)
Why is it important to monitor your vital signs?
Why is it important to monitor your vital signs?
What is the normal range for oxygen levels in a healthy individual?
What is the normal range for oxygen levels in a healthy individual?
Why is it important to seek medical consultation?
Why is it important to seek medical consultation?
What are biological hazards?
What are biological hazards?
Which of the following is NOT an example of biological hazards as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of biological hazards as mentioned in the text?
Why can biological hazards adapt and evolve according to the text?
Why can biological hazards adapt and evolve according to the text?
What are pathogens?
What are pathogens?
Why is it difficult to manage and treat some biohazards, as discussed in the text?
Why is it difficult to manage and treat some biohazards, as discussed in the text?
What is the primary composition of a virus according to the text?
What is the primary composition of a virus according to the text?
What is the recommended duration for washing your hands?
What is the recommended duration for washing your hands?
What should you use when water and soap are not available?
What should you use when water and soap are not available?
Why is it recommended to avoid touching your face?
Why is it recommended to avoid touching your face?
What should you do when you sneeze or cough?
What should you do when you sneeze or cough?
Why is it important to keep your environment clean?
Why is it important to keep your environment clean?
What is the recommended response when suffering from an infection or contamination?
What is the recommended response when suffering from an infection or contamination?
What is the main concern in any biological infection?
What is the main concern in any biological infection?
Who are the most vulnerable individuals when it comes to infections?
Who are the most vulnerable individuals when it comes to infections?
Which of the following is NOT a portal of entry for pathogens described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a portal of entry for pathogens described in the text?
How do pathogens typically exit the body after entering through a portal of entry?
How do pathogens typically exit the body after entering through a portal of entry?
What can cause contamination when in close proximity to a sick individual?
What can cause contamination when in close proximity to a sick individual?
How can infections be triggered according to the text?
How can infections be triggered according to the text?
What can viruses do to tissues and organs in the body?
What can viruses do to tissues and organs in the body?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral infections?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral infections?
What is a characteristic of pathogenic bacteria?
What is a characteristic of pathogenic bacteria?
What do parasites need to survive?
What do parasites need to survive?
Where are parasites often found?
Where are parasites often found?
What is necessary for biological agents to propagate?
What is necessary for biological agents to propagate?
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Study Notes
Infectious Illness Management
- Confirmed infectious illnesses require isolation to prevent spreading to others.
- Prioritizing a nutritious diet, sufficient sleep, and hydration can significantly boost the immune system.
Self-Medication and Medical Consultation
- Self-medicating can lead to incorrect treatment choices, worsening the illness or causing side effects.
- Seeking medical consultation is crucial for proper diagnosis, management, and treatment of infections.
Monitoring and Vital Signs
- Monitoring vital signs helps assess the severity of an illness and can detect complications early.
- Normal oxygen levels for a healthy individual typically range between 95% and 100%.
Biological Hazards
- Biological hazards are pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that pose a threat to health.
- Pathogens are capable of adapting and evolving, which can lead to increased resistance to treatments and changing infection patterns.
Pathogens and Biohazards
- Pathogens are microorganisms that cause diseases in hosts, including humans.
- Managing biohazards can be difficult due to their ability to mutate and the varying responses from individuals' immune systems.
Virus Composition and Hand Hygiene
- Viruses are primarily composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) encapsulated in a protein coat.
- Recommended handwashing duration is at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens.
Hygiene Practices
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching the face to minimize the risk of transferring pathogens from hands to mucous membranes.
Respiratory Hygiene and Environment
- When sneezing or coughing, cover the mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow to prevent droplet spread.
- Maintaining a clean environment is essential for reducing pathogen proliferation.
Infection Response and Vulnerable Populations
- Individuals suffering from infections should rest, stay hydrated, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
- The most vulnerable individuals include the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
Portals of Entry and Exit for Pathogens
- Common portals of entry include cuts, mucous membranes, and respiratory tracts; anything not fitting these is not a portal.
- Pathogens typically exit the body through respiratory droplets, bodily fluids, and direct contact with surfaces.
Contamination and Infections
- Close proximity to a sick individual can lead to contamination through respiratory secretions or surfaces they touch.
- Infections can be triggered by exposure to pathogens, improper hygiene, or compromised immune systems.
Effects of Viruses and Antibiotics
- Viruses can damage tissues and organs, leading to various health conditions.
- Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections as they target bacterial processes, not viral mechanisms.
Pathogenic Characteristics and Parasites
- Characteristics of pathogenic bacteria include their ability to produce toxins and cause disease.
- Parasites require a host organism to survive and are commonly found in food, water, and animals.
Biological Agent Proliferation
- Biological agents require suitable environmental conditions, including warmth and moisture, to propagate effectively.
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