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