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Infection control

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What is the smallest microorganism that can only be seen through an electron microscope?   show
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show Indirect Contact  
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show Prodromal stage  
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What is a proctective mechanism that eliminates the invading pathogen and allows tissue repair to occur?   show
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What is a natural reservoir for tetanus?   show
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show Surgical Asepsis Technique  
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What are the steps to remove PPE correctly?   show
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show Gown, mask/respirator,goggles/face shield,gloves  
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show Infection  
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__________ are the most significant and most commonly observed infection-causing agents in healthcare institutions.   show
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show Aerobic  
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show Fungi  
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show Normal Flora  
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show Reservoirs  
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The ___________ is the point at which organisms enter a new host.   show
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show Antibody  
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show Healthcare-associated Infection/Nosocomial  
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show Iatrogenic  
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show Endogenous  
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An infection caused by an organism acquired from other persons   show
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show Hand washing  
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A nurse wipes off a patients side table is called___________.   show
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show Standard precautions  
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show bacteria, virus, protozoa, fungi  
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show skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts  
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The guidelines for minimum protection standards for infection prevention and control were initially developed by?   show
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show Virulence  
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Communicable disease   show
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Pathogen   show
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Means of transmission   show
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Anaerobic   show
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Lab Data that Indicates Infection   show
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show where microorganisms survive, multiply and wait for transfer to a host. Examples. humans, animals, soil, food, water, milk, inanimate objects  
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Ideal Reservoir   show
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show Route by which infectious agent leaves the reservoir and is transferred to susceptible host. Examples are respiratory(sputum, saliva), gastrointestinal( feces), Genitourinary (Urine),breaks in skin(wounds), blood and tissue  
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Means of Transmission   show
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show Route of entry into "new host" Examples are integumentary system (skin), Respiratory tract-inhale into nose throat, gastrointestinal tract- fecal or oral route(unsanitary water), circulatory system- finger sticks/Iv's and catheters, placental  
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