2.02 Infection Key T Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
requires oxygen to live | Aerobic |
does not require oxygen to live | anerobic |
washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent | antiseptic hand wash |
rubbing hands with an alcohol-containing preparation | alcohol-based hand rub |
free of pathogens | asepsis |
originates from within the body | endogenous |
originates outside the body | exogenous |
performing hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, alcohol-based hand rub | hand hygiene |
washing hands with plain soap and water | hand washing |
invasion of the body by microorganisms | infection |
only a specific portion of the body is infected | local infection |
normal, do not produce disease, beneficial | non-pathogenic |
hospital acquired infection | nosocomial infections |
infections that occur when the body's defenses are weakened | opportunistic infection |
cause infection and disease | pathogenic |
remain firm against the action of another force, such as a bacteria against an antibiotic | resistant |
free of all organisms | Sterile |
able to be affected; person likely to get sick | susceptible |
affects the entire body | systematic infection |
stops the growth or spread of pathogens | antisepsis |
destroys pathogens | disinfection |
destroys all microorganisms pathogens and non-pathogens | sterilization |
single cell organism without a nuclei | bacteria |
one celled, animal-like organism contain a nucleus and other defined organelles | protozoa |
organisms that usually enjoy a symbiotic, but sometimes parasitic relationship with their host | fungi |
rod-shaped, parasitic bacteria transmitted to humans to human through bites | rickettsiae |
small, infectious agent requires a host for survival produce immune response in humans; treated with antiviral drugs | viruses |
parasitic worm-like organisms excrete toxins making host susceptible to other diseases | helminths |
Created by:
K_
Popular Medical sets