Infection revision 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareInfectionOtherAll boards Created by: Ciarak1985Created on: 19-03-23 17:13 What is infection? The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues 1 of 8 In process of infection, how many stages of progression is there? 4 - Colonization, Invasion, Multiplication and spread 2 of 8 Why during incubation period do you not see any symptoms? The microorganism has entered the patient but there are insufficient numbers to show symptoms. 3 of 8 Explain Pyrexia? Rise in body temperature above the normal (37.2) 4 of 8 How do Bacteria reproduce? Asexually simply by division of cells 5 of 8 Fungus = simple organism that lacks the green pigment _______? Chlorophyll 6 of 8 In Delirium patients what does the mnemonic PINCH ME stand for? Pain, other Infection, poor Nutrition, Constipation, poor Hydration, other Medications, Environmental change. 7 of 8 Why do patients suffer with frequency and urgency when suffering with a UTI? Reduced bladder capacity due to inflammatory oedema causing decreased compliance and pain due to bladder distension. 8 of 8
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