LESSON ASSIGNMENT Paragraphs 1-1 through 1-12.

LESSON OBJECTIVES After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1-1. Identify the major types of pathogens.

1-2. Identify the types of communicable diseases.

1-3. Identify the procedures to follow to prevent wound infection.

1-4. Identify the body’s defense against diseases.

1-5. Identify the signs and symptoms of infection.

1-6. Define the idea of universal precautions.

SUGGESTION After completing the assignment, complete the exercises at the end of the lesson. These exercises will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.