PONS Final Review #2

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What are the three layers of the skin?

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Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous layer/hypodermis

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What is the name of the outermost layer of skin?

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Epidermis

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What is the purpose of checking capillary refill?

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The purpose of checking capillary refill is that checks nourishment of body tissues with oxygen.

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Define Genetic and Congenital (Unit 6)

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Genetic: pertaining to or carried by a gene or genes; Congenital: condition present at birth

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Differentiate between Pathogens and Non-Pathogens? (Unit 7)

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Non-Pathogens: microorganisms that do not typically cause disease or harm to humans and maintain the body’s normal flora and overall health. Pathogens: microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that have the potential to cause disease in humans.

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What is Drug resistance and what is the main cause of it? (Unit 7)

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In the context of infection control and safety, it refers to the ability of pathogens to withstand the effects of medications that were previously effective in treating them, this occurs when bacteria or cells become less sensitive to a drug.

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The Chain of Infection consists of? (Include all parts of the chain. Explain each) (Unit 7)

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Infectious Agent: the microorganism (bacteria, virus, fungi, or parasite) that cause disease. Reservoir: the habitat where the infectious agent resides, multiplies, and infects the host. Portal of Exit: pathway through which the infectious agent LEAVES the reservoir.

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The causative agent in the chain of Infection is the ____.

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Infectious Agent

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Touching a person without permission is ___.

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Battery

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An untrue comment that damages the reputation of another person is:

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Defamation