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Infection Control

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Organisms that need 02 to reproduce   aerobic  
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Found in decayed materials and contaminated water   protozoa  
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One celled organism   bacteria  
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smallest microorganism   virus  
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Disease causing microorganism   pathogen  
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a microorganism that does not cause disease   nonpathogen  
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one celled anima-likel organism   protozoa  
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Organisms that don't need 02 to reproduce   anaerobic  
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Inhibit growth of pathogens   Antisepsis  
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Process that destroys pathogens, but not spores and viruses   disinfection  
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Destroys all pathogens, including spores and viruses   sterilization  
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Method to prevent the SPREAD of pathogens   Handwashing  
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Soap is used to wash hands, why?   aids in the removal of germs  
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15 seconds   minimal amount of time you should wash your hands  
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An infection that occurs after admission to a hospital or nursing home   Nosocomial Infection  
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An infection that originates outside of the body   exogenous  
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An infection that originates inside the body   endogenous  
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What are 3 pathogens spread by blood & body fluids?   HepB, Hep C & HIV  
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What federal agency established standards for contamination with blood or body fluids?   OSHA  
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What type of hepatitis, they we talked about, does not have a vaccine?   Hep C  
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Where is hepatitis A found   The stool  
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How does a person become infected with hepatitis A?   By consuming water, or other liquids, that contain contaminated stool  
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How is Hepatitis B transmitted?   By blood and body fluids  
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How is Hepatitis C transmitted?   Mainly by blood  
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What causes AIDS?   HIV  
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