Blood Borne Definition

Flashcard covering the definition of bloodborne pathogens from the lecture note.

Blood Borne

Harmful germs in the human blood that can cause infection/disease

Flu

Respiratory infection

Norovirus

Gastrointestinal infection

Medical asepsis

Known as clean technique

Used to remove or destroy germs

Transmission based precautions

2nd level to prevent and control infections

Acquired immune deficiency (AIDS)

HIV that attacks immune system

Lupus

When the Immune system attacks tissue

Graves

when immune system attacks thyroid glands

What is systemic

an infection that affects an entire body

Localized infection

Infection in one part of the body

Malignant

Causes cancer

Integumentary system

(The skin)

Largest organ of the body including nails and hair

Layers of the skin (3)

EPIDERMIS

DERMIS

SUBCUTANEOUS

Dermis

The inner layer made of connective tissue

Epidermis

outer layer of the skin contains living and dead cells

Subcutaneous

tissue -thick layer of the skin

Protects body from injury’s and stores fat and vitamins

Hypotension

Low blood pressure

Hypertension

High blood pressure

What is 1 milliliter equal to?

1 cubic centimeter

Apnea

No breathing

Dyspnea

Difficult breathing

Expiration

When we exhale carbon dioxide

Inspiration

When we breath in oxygen

Arteries

Carry oxygen from the heart

Size of the heart?

Size of a human fist

Chronic artery disease

Blood vessels narrow,lowering blood supply to the heart and depriving oxygen. Can lead to a heart attack

What happens if a artery is blocked in the brain?

Can turn into a stroke

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic disease in the lungs casing trouble breathing

Cell theory

Combine to form tissue

Tissue:combine to form organs

Epithelial

Covers internal and external body surfaces

Angina

Heart muscle isn’t getting enough oxygen

Vital signs

Shows how well vital organs are functioning. Called TPR and Bp

Safe number to pump

160-180

Pulse sites

Temporal: forehead

Carotid: neck

Apical: heart

Radial: wrist

Brachia: arm

Pedal:leg

Respiration

Supply’s oxygen to the cells and removes carbon dioxide

Digital thermometer routes

Oral, rectal, and axillary

Types of thermometer

Digital, electronic, thmponic,temporal

What angle is the bed raised to?

30

Normal Respiration

12-20 breaths per minute

Bradypnea

less than 12 breaths (slow breathing)

Tachypnea

More than 20 breaths (fast breathing)

Normal Heart rate

60-100 bpm

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate (less than 60 bpm)

Tachycardia

Fast heart rate ( more than 100bpm)

Male hormone

Testosterone

Female hormones

Estrogen

Blood pressure value

Measured in millimeters of mercury (mmgh)

Top number for blood pressure

Systolic

Bottom number for blood pressure

Diastolic

Normal blood pressure

120/80