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MCPHS University NUR 216/Lab Asepsis/Infection Control/PPE/Hygiene Lab Questions 1. What is a nosocomial infection? a. Infection that originates in a health-care setting b. When microorganisms spread and damage different parts of the body c. Appear suddenly and last a short time d. Infection that originates in the hospital 2. Any substance that serves as an intermediate means to transport and introduces an infectious agent into a susceptible host through a suitable portal of entry is a ? a. Vehi...

This resource is useful to understand stats taught in meta-analysis course by Dr. Makery at MCPHS university for the students who are pursuing Master's or PhD in PEP.

Group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia Diabetes Mellitus Hyperglycemia can be d/t defects in Insulin secretion, Insulin action, Both Insulin functions r/t glucose Transport, Metabolism, Stimulates storage, Inhibits breakdown, Signals liver to stop release Storage sites of glucose Liver & muscles Other functions of insulin Enhances storage of dietary fat in adipose tissue, Transport of amino acids into cells, Inhibits breakdown of protein and fat Type 1 DM d/t Autoi...

NURSING 325 Pharmacology HESI Evolve (Red HESI Book) - MCPHS University

BIO 255 Exam I Study Guide Basic topics: you need to fill in the details! Chapters 1, 3 + readings from 6, 4, 5, 8 Species mentioned/discussed: E. coli (Escherichia coli) I. Honors the discoverer, Thomas Escherich II. Coli describe the bacterium’s habitat (Colon) III. Originally Bacterium coli IV. “Graduate” bacteria A. Uses mixed acid fermentation Staphylococcus aureus I. Found on skin Neisseria gonorrhoeae I. Most are human cell pathogen A. Stick to tongue tissue II. Epithe...

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Selective and Differential plates: EMB: Gram negative rods grow Uses dyes eosin Y and methylene blue to inhibit Gram positive Gram negative rods are differentiated based on their ability of ferment lactose Slower fermenters: pink Medium fermentors: purple Fast fermentors: green Non-fermenters: light, translucent color MAC: Gram negative rods grow Uses crystal violet and bile salts to inhibit Gram positive Gram negative rods are differentiated based on their ability

notes for advanced health assessment for Bates textbook

MCPHS University NUR 216/Lab LATEST Asepsis/Infection Control/PPE/Hygiene Lab Questions and answers 1. What is a nosocomial infection? a. Infection that originates in a health-care setting b. When microorganisms spread and damage different parts of the body c. Appear suddenly and last a short time d. Infection that originates in the hospital 2. Any substance that serves as an intermediate means to transport and introduces an infectious agent into a susceptible host through a suitable...

Gram Stain Positive: Purple Negative: Pink 1. 4-5 layers 2. Crystal Violet 3. Iodine 4. Decolorizer 5. Safrin 2. Bacteria Shape Bacillus: rod shaped Coccus: round shape Spiral: spiral shaped 3. Catalase Test Hydrogen peroxide is toxic to bacteria and may be produced in the cell. Some bacteria contain catalase which can detoxify the hydrogen peroxide by converting it to water and gaseous oxygen. Positive: Bubbles Negative: Nothing happens Oxygen gas comprises the bubbles 4. Oxid...