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Infectious organisms too small to be seen with unaided human vision are called ________ and include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. Microorganisms
The _______ is the most common reservoir of infection; however, secondary sources include contaminated food or water and any damp, warm place that is not regularly cleaned Human Body
Since technologists are exposed to many pathogens during the day, the technologist who works when his or her resistance is low because of fatigue, stress, or a low-grade infection has ________ Increased susceptibility as a host
__________ are often offenders when it comes to not washing their hands between patients. Radiologic Technologists, along with Physicians
Microorganisms causing infectious diseases are classified as ______ Pathogenic
________ is not a type of indirect disease transmission Touching
The common cold is an example of a _____ Virus
_______ describes the absolute removal of all life forms Sterilization
 A health care worker is accidentally punctured with a contaminated needle. This type of transmission is known as ______ Fomite
_______ Is the most common means of spreading infection Human Hands
Fomites are _______ Objects that have been in contact with pathogenic organisms
_______ is a barbiturate Methohexital
_______ is a benzodiazepine Midazolam
_______ Can be treated with Naloxone Opiate-induced respiratory depression
_______is the antidote for midazolam overdose Flumazenil
_______ can cause drowsiness, hallucinations, and amnesia Benzodiazepines
Combining opiates with benzodiazepines may produce _______ effects Synergistic
The three main opiates used for conscious sedation include ______ morphine, meperidine, and fentanyl
Flumazenil & Naloxone are considered _______ Antidotes
What is the major difference between conscious sedation and general anesthesia? The dose of medication used to sedate
Oxygen, Flumazenil, Naloxone, and an Emergency Cart should all be immediately available ______ Before Initiating conscious sedation to a patient
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