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Health Science 1
Controlling Infection Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of microorganism needs oxygen in order to survive? What type of microorganism does not require oxygen in order to survive? | Aerobic/Anaerobic |
| Define host | A host is an organism from which a microogranism takes nourishment. |
| Define pathogen | Pathogens are microorganisms that are disease-causing. |
| How do microorganisms cause illness? | Microorganisms cause illness by producing toxins that affect the body, and by invading living cells to destroy them. They also cause allergic reactions. |
| What are the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms? | The factors that affect the growth of microorganisms include food, moisture, temperature, oxygen, light, and dead/living matter. |
| How are microorganisms spread? | Microorganisms spread through direct contact, indirect contact, airborne, oral route, and insects and pests. |
| What is a generalized infection and what are the signs/symptoms? | A generalized infection enters the bloodstream, and affects the whole body. Symptoms include headache, fatigue, fever, increased pulse and respiration, vomitting, and diarrhea. |
| What is a localized infection and what are the signs/symptoms? | A localized infection is limited to a specific part of the body. Symptoms include redness, swelling, heat, drainage, and pain at the site of the infection. |
| Define asepsis | Asepsis is the destruction of the environment that allows pathogens to live, breed, and spread. |
| What is the process of disinfection? | The process of disinfection eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects by liquid chemicals or wet pasteurization. |
| What is PPE and what does it include? | PPE is Personal Protective Equipment that is designed to protect workers from physical hazards. It includes clothing, helmets, and goggles. |
| What are the links for chain of infection? | infectious agent -> reservior -> portal of exit -> mode of transmission -> portal of entry -> susceptible host |
| What is the number one way to prevent the spreading of infections? | The number one way to prevent the spread of infection is by washing hands. |
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