442 Recap Week 3
ATI- chapter 3
Epidemiological triangle
Epidemiological calculations- incidence and prevalence, mortality rates
Communicable diseases
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Chain of infection
Population at risk
Modes of transmission- Agent, reservoir, portal of exit, portal of entry, susceptible host
Defense mechanisms
Health care goals
Levels of prevention
Chapter 14 DeMarco & Healey- Walsh
Transmission
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Airborne
Direct
Indirect
Droplet
Contact
Incubation period
Contagious vs communicable
Types of outbreaks
a. Endemic
b. Epidemic
c. Pandemic
Chapter 15 DeMarco & Healey- Walsh
Emerging and reemerging diseases
Antibiotic resistant microorganisms
a. Urgent threats
b. Serious threats
c. Concerning threats
Supplemental chapters
Chapter 6 and 7 DeMarco & Healey- Walsh