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Infection Control
Test items for Safety and Infection Control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Microorganisms | small, living organism not visible to the naked eye. |
| Nonpathogens | are normal flora, may be beneficial |
| Pathogens | cause infection and disease, some times called "germs". |
| 5 main classes of microbes | A. Bacteria B. Protozoa C. Fungi D. Viruses E. Parasites |
| Bacteria | simple, one-celled organisms, multiple rapidly. |
| 3 groups of bacteria | cocci, bactilli, spirilla |
| Bacteria are classified based on their | shape and arrangement |
| Cocci (def) | bacteria, round, spherical |
| Cocci (ex) | gonorrhea, meningitis, pneumonia |
| streptococci (def) | cocci that occur in a chain are called |
| streptococci (ex) | strep throat rheumatic fever |
| staphylococci (def) | cocci that occur in a cluster or group are called |
| staphylococci (ex) | MRSA |
| Bacilli (def) | bacteria, rod shaped, occur single, pairs, chains, many have flagella,may form spores or thick walls when conditions are bad |
| Bacilli (ex) | tetanus pertussis diphtheria typhoid |
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