Health Tech Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Microorganisms | Very small, usually one-celled living plants or animals. Can only be seen with a microscope, Not all microorganism are harmful. |
Pathogens | Disease causing microorganisms (germs) in the body Ex. ebola, tb, streplocockus |
Generalized Infection (systemic) | Affecting the whole body |
Localized Infection | Affecting one area of the body |
Germ Theory | States that specific microorganisms, called bacteria, are the cause of specific diseases in both humans and animals |
Communicable Disease | A disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly from one individual to another |
Normal Flora | Not harmful- even necessary Microorganisms that commonly live in a particular environment |
Immune System | Defense used by the body to fight infection and disease by producing antibodies |
Defense Mechanisms | Present in the body to resist infections |
Cilia | Little hairs that help move things away from the lungs, traps germs |
Hydrochloric Acid | In your stomach |
Nosocomial Infection | Refers to an infection that occurs while a patient is receiving health care. The patient did not have that infection when admitted into the health care facility |
Center of Disease Control (CDC) | A government agency that is apart of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, studies the cause and distribution of diseases. Formulates safety guidelines to help prevent and control the spread of infectious disease. |
Standard Precaution | Precautions we use when we are going to be involved with any body fluids |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Government agency under the department of labor Function- Establishes minimum health and safety standards for the workplace and the enforce those standards |
Asepsis | Aseptic technique Methods used to make the patient, the worker, and the environment as pathogens free as possible 2 types of Asepsis: 1. Medical Asepsis-Clean technique 2. Surgical Asepsis-Sterile technique |
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