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What is the final link in the chain of infection?
What is the final link in the chain of infection?
- Acquired immunity
- Protective factors
- Genetic factors
- Susceptible host (correct)
Which of the following is a protective factor influencing susceptibility to infection?
Which of the following is a protective factor influencing susceptibility to infection?
- Extreme age
- Alcoholism
- Malnutrition
- First line of defense (correct)
What does herd immunity help limit in a population?
What does herd immunity help limit in a population?
- Spread of diseases (correct)
- Susceptibility to infection
- Pathogenicity of agents
- Acquired immunity
Which type of immunity involves antibodies acquired from mother or through injections?
Which type of immunity involves antibodies acquired from mother or through injections?
What are the leading causes of nosocomial infections according to the text?
What are the leading causes of nosocomial infections according to the text?
What is one of the preventive measures for nosocomial infections mentioned specifically for nurses?
What is one of the preventive measures for nosocomial infections mentioned specifically for nurses?
According to the Epidemiologic Triad model, what role does the environment play in the transmission of infectious diseases?
According to the Epidemiologic Triad model, what role does the environment play in the transmission of infectious diseases?
Which of the following is considered an environmental factor in the context of the Epidemiologic Triad model?
Which of the following is considered an environmental factor in the context of the Epidemiologic Triad model?
In the context of the Epidemiologic Triad model, what is the significance of the agent?
In the context of the Epidemiologic Triad model, what is the significance of the agent?
Which of the following best describes the role of the host in the Epidemiologic Triad model?
Which of the following best describes the role of the host in the Epidemiologic Triad model?
Which type of factor does NOT fall under environmental factors in the Epidemiologic Triad model?
Which type of factor does NOT fall under environmental factors in the Epidemiologic Triad model?
What differentiates environmental factors from other elements in the Epidemiologic Triad model?
What differentiates environmental factors from other elements in the Epidemiologic Triad model?
According to the BEINGS MODEL OF DISEASE CAUSATION, which of the following is NOT a category of risk factors and preventable causes of diseases?
According to the BEINGS MODEL OF DISEASE CAUSATION, which of the following is NOT a category of risk factors and preventable causes of diseases?
In the THE CAUSAL PIE MODEL, what is a 'sufficient cause'?
In the THE CAUSAL PIE MODEL, what is a 'sufficient cause'?
Based on the WEB OF CAUSATION, how can cases of disease be prevented?
Based on the WEB OF CAUSATION, how can cases of disease be prevented?
In the context of EPIDEMIOLOGIC TRIAD, what makes a host susceptible to infection?
In the context of EPIDEMIOLOGIC TRIAD, what makes a host susceptible to infection?
Which model of disease causation explains the concept of 'component causes' within a sufficient cause?
Which model of disease causation explains the concept of 'component causes' within a sufficient cause?
What is the main focus of the THE CAUSAL PIE MODEL with regards to biological factors?
What is the main focus of the THE CAUSAL PIE MODEL with regards to biological factors?
Flashcards
Susceptible Host
Susceptible Host
The individual who can contract the infection.
First Line of Defense
First Line of Defense
The body's natural barriers against pathogens.
Herd Immunity
Herd Immunity
Protection to a disease because a large proportion of the population is immune.
Passive Immunity
Passive Immunity
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Leading Nosocomial Infections
Leading Nosocomial Infections
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Careful Handwashing
Careful Handwashing
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Environment's Role in Transmission
Environment's Role in Transmission
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Socioeconomic Stressors
Socioeconomic Stressors
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Agent Significance
Agent Significance
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Role of the Host
Role of the Host
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Not an Environmental Factor
Not an Environmental Factor
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Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors
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Non-risk Factors
Non-risk Factors
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Sufficient Cause
Sufficient Cause
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Preventing Disease
Preventing Disease
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Host Susceptibility
Host Susceptibility
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Component Causes
Component Causes
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Biological Effects
Biological Effects
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Study Notes
Infection and Immunity
- The final link in the chain of infection is the susceptible host.
Protective Factors and Immunity
- Herd immunity helps limit the spread of infection in a population.
- Antibodies acquired from mother or through injections are a type of immunity.
Nosocomial Infections
- The leading causes of nosocomial infections are not specified in the text, but one of the preventive measures for nurses is mentioned.
Epidemiologic Triad Model
- The environment plays a role in the transmission of infectious diseases in the Epidemiologic Triad model.
- Environmental factors in the Epidemiologic Triad model include things like food, water, and air.
- The agent is the pathogen that causes the infection in the Epidemiologic Triad model.
- The host is the susceptible person who can contract the infection in the Epidemiologic Triad model.
- Susceptibility of the host is influenced by factors like age, health status, and behavior.
- Environmental factors can be differentiated from other elements in the Epidemiologic Triad model by their ability to be modified or controlled.
BEINGS Model of Disease Causation
- The BEINGS model does not include a category of risk factors and preventable causes of diseases for spiritual or mystical factors.
The Causal Pie Model
- A sufficient cause in the Causal Pie Model is a complete set of conditions that can cause a disease.
Web of Causation
- Cases of disease can be prevented by breaking any of the links in the web of causation.
Epidemiologic Triad and Disease Causation
- The Causal Pie Model explains the concept of 'component causes' within a sufficient cause.
- The main focus of the Causal Pie Model is on the biological factors that contribute to disease causation.
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