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The 4 periods/stages of infection
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Incubation Period, Prodromal Stage, Full Stage of Illness, Convalescent Period
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The interval between the pathogen's invasion of the body and the appearance of symptoms of infection
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Incubation Period
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The most infectious period of infection where early signs/symptoms are present, but vague and non-specific
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Prodromal Stage
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Stage of infection where clear signs/symptoms are definable
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Full Stage of Illness
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Stage of infection where recovery takes place where signs/symptoms disappear
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Convalescent Period
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What is the body's first line of defense against infection?
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Skin & Normal flora on it
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The nurses role in prevention and controlling infection begins with __________
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Early detection and surveilance techniques
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Free of all microorganisms is called ______. reduced number and transfer of pathogens is called ______ . Both are forms of _____
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Surgical Asepsis / Medical Asepsis / Asepsic Techniques
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Hand-washing prevents transient bacteria from becoming ______
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Resident bacteria
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Which is more effective in killing microorganisms, alcohol-based rubs or antimicrobial products
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Alcohol-based
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Alcohol-based rubs are sufficient to clean hands as long as hands are not ______?
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Visibly soiled
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An infection where the causative organism is aquired from other people is referred to as _______
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Exogenous
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An infection where the causative organism comes from microbial life harbored in the person it is referrerd to as _____
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Endogenous
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An infection where the causative organism is a result of a treatment or diagnostic procedure, it is referred to as ____
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Iatrogenous
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The main mode of transmission of MRSA in the healthcare setting is ____
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The hands of healthcare personnel
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