NA midterm review Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the number one defense against infection? | Handwashing |
What does OSHA stand for? | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
What year was OSHA developed? | 1970 and became effective in 1992 |
What is normal flora? | Normal bacteria |
What is immunity? | ability to form resistance against pathogens and diseases that they cause |
Describe humoral immunity versus cell mediated immunity? | Humoral immunity is antigen specific and Cell mediated immunity is white blood cells |
Define medical asepsis | practices which help to reduce the number and hinder the transfer of pathogens. Example: boiling, disinfection, dusting, vacuuming |
Define surgical asepsis | practices which render and keep objects and areas free from all microorganisms including pathogens. This practice is utilized in operating rooms,during surgical procedures and with the equipment involved. |
What is the length of time articles remain sterile? | 30 days |
What is an autoclave? | Steam under pressure sterilization |
How many minutes for boiling technique? | 20 to 30 minutes |
What is the most common disinfectant used? | Alcohol |
What is sanitation? | The cleansing process |
What is important to remember about transfer forceps? | must not touch anything and hold tips downward |
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