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Intro: Infection

Intro To Healthcare Chapter 14 Infection Control

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What type of organisms require oxygen to live and reproduce? Aerobic
What type of organisms will live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen? Anerobic
What is the process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores and viruses? Sterilization
Plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter? Fungi
Germ or disease producing microorganisms are called? Pathogens
Infections that are acquired in a healthcare facility are called? Nosocomial
A small living plant or animal organism that is not visible to the naked eye is a? Microorganism
A disease that originates outside the body is called? Exogenous
One-celled plantlike organisms that multiply rapidly are called? Bacteria
Factors that must be present for disease to occur Chain of Infection
Process that DESTROYS or KILLS pathogens Disinfection
Disease that originates within the body Endogenous
Smallest microorganisms Virus
Process that INHIBITS or PREVENTS the growth of pathogenic organisms Antisepsis
One celled animal organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water Protozoa
Microorganisms that are beneficial in maintaining certain body processes and do not cause disease Nonpathogens
Microorganisms that cause infection and disease Pathogens
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