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| The primary purpose of the body's immune system is? |
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| To respond to the introduction of pathogenic organisms |
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| Natural barriers include: |
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| Intact skin and mucous membranes of the nose, throat, urethra and rectum. |
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| Autogenous Infections are those that: |
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| Are caused by pathogens that the patient is already carrying. |
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| Those infections caused by pathogens acquired from another person or by the environment. |
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| The incubation period of HAV (Hep A Vac) is? |
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| The AVERAGE incubation period for HAV is? |
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| Unlike HBV (Hep B Vac), Onset of HAV is? |
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| abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, dark urine and jaundice. |
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| Symptoms of HAV usually last: |
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| HBV is highly contagious and is spread thru: |
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| Casual contact as well as direct contact with contaminated blood and body fluids. |
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| The incubation period for HBV is |
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| 50 to 180 days (six months) |
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| HBV early symptoms often begin with what kinds of signs and symptoms? |
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| Mild flu like symptoms such as fever, general malaise or insidious onset of anorexia and abdominal pain. |
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| Typically HBV symptoms last for: |
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| HCV (Hep C Virus) is known to be transmitted by exposure to: |
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| Contaminated blood (C is for Cooker) |
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| True or False, There is NO Vaccine for HCV? |
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| True. There is NO Vaccine for Hepatitis C. |
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| The incubation period for HCV is: |
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| Most cases of HCV occur ... |
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| 5 to 10 weeks after exposure. |
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| The onset of HCV is Insidious accompanied by: |
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| Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice |
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| Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) requires Hepatits __ infection for development of disease. |
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| B. HBV is required for HDV development. |
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| True or False, There is a Vaccine for HDV? |
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| False, There is NO Vaccine for HDV |
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| The incubation period of HDV is: |
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| Unknown. At this time both Incubation and Onset for HDV are unknown. |
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| The outcome of simultaneous HBV & HDV is no different from the outcome of HBV alone, however when chronic HBV is accompanied by a later onset of HDV, it may lead to: |
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| a more severe disease or may accelerate its course. |
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| Hepatitis E (HEV) is mostly linked to: |
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| Fecal contamination in the water supply |
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| The incubation period for HEV is: |
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| The AVERAGE incubation period for HEV is: |
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| The time period of communicability is: |
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| The disease from HEV is characterized by: |
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| Sudden Onset of fever, malaise, nausea, and anorexia. |
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| True or False; Pregnant woman have a high morality rate with infection from HEV |
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| TRUE, pregnant woman are 20% more likely to be infected with HEV |
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| 7 to 14 days to a severely disabling disease lasting several months. |
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| True or False; There IS a Vaccine for HEV |
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| False, currently there is NO VACCINE FOR HEV |
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| On what specific areas of the body are infectious agents normally found? |
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| The mouth, The Respiratory Passageways, Urinary Tract, Colon, and The Mucous membranes of the eyes. |
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| How does the Stomach Acid act as a natural barrier? |
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| It kills many swallowed microbes by lowering gastric PH |
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| How do the mucous membranes of the nose and lungs act as a natural barrier? |
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| healthy cells of the nose and lungs can expel inhaled pathogens |
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| How can mucous and saliva act as natural barrier? |
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| they coat and neutralize many germs |
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| What are the nonspecific factors in the immune response that protect the body from invasion and infection are: |
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The activity of the epithelial skin layer
Mucus Membranes
Cleansing effects of tears, urine, and acidity of vaginal secretions. |
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| Any infectious agents, including bacterial spores, can cause infection IF: |
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| they contact areas of the body that are not their natural habitat. |
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| What are some of the many potential sources of infectious diseases in an acupuncture office? |
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hands
blood,
saliva,
nasal or other body secretions,
dust,
clothing,
hair. |
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| What are the two types of infections associated with Acupuncture Practice? |
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| Autogenous & Cross Infection |
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| Peritonitis following a deep abdominal insertion that punctures the peritoneum and the intestine is an example of what kind of infection? |
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| What is the danger of reusing a needle during treatment? |
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| The infectious agents natural to one location can be transferred to another |
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| How can reusing a needle cause infection? |
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| One part of the body does not have the same natural flora or defenses as another part of the body and is thus vulnerable to infection. |
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| What are two ways cross infections occur? |
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From another person
By the environment |
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| How can cross infections be acquired? |
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Directly from contact between patient and practitioner
By transfer, carried from one patient to another on the unwashed hands of the practitioner. |
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| What are the TWO most serious cross infections? |
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| What are THREE ways an infectious agent can travel from one host to another? |
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Being carried on dust or droplets of moisture in the air
Being transferred in body fluids
Mechanical transfer from one surface to another |
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| If you've been looking at the cards in order, this is the last one--I'll be adding to them soon, stay tuned. |
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