Microbiology & Infection Control
A living organism that spreads germs? (Chain of infection)
Vector
This bone in the skeletal system supports the tongue and is involved in swallowing.
What is the hyoid bone?
This federal regulatory agency focuses heavily on worker safety and requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals.
What is OSHA?
This cleaning process in an ultrasonic cleaner uses microscopic collapsing bubbles to scrub instruments.
What is cavitation?
First step in donning
What is shoes covers?
In infection control, this term refers to any inanimate object—such as a doorknob, phone, or surgical instrument—that can harbor and transmit infectious pathogens from one person to another.
What are Fomites?
Red blood cells are developed within this specific tissue structure.
What is the bone marrow?
This primary federal law protects patient medical records, privacy, and healthcare confidentiality.
What is HIPAA?
The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing. (definition)
What is cleaning?
Neutral PH level?
What are 7?
These misfolded infectious proteins cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and resist standard sterilization methods.
What are prions?
This primary organ of the digestive system is responsible for storing bile and breaking down fats.
What is the gallbladder?
This agency controls medical devices, clears sterilization indicators, and regulates single-use device reprocessing.
What is the FDA?
Decontamination and cleaning areas maintain this type of air pressure to prevent airborne contaminants from escaping into hallways.
What is negative pressure?
Number of basins in decon sink
What is 3?
This term refers to the total number of microorganisms on a contaminated item before cleaning.
What is bioburden?
This anatomical structure acts as the first line of defense and regulates body temperature as part of the integumentary system.
What is the epidermis (skin)?
These documents define what a department must do, whereas procedures define how to do it.
What are policies?
This golden rule of processing requires you to always consult this resource before handling or cleaning any device.
What is the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU)?
Per OSHA and ANSI standards, emergency eyewash stations must be capable of providing a continuous flow of water to both eyes for a minimum of this many minutes.
What is 15 minutes?
This is recognized as the single best defense against the spread of disease in healthcare environments.
What is handwashing / hand hygiene?
This is known as the longest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This federal agency regulates disinfectants, pesticides, and air/water emissions.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
This specific type of fire extinguisher must be used for electrical fires.
What is a Class C extinguisher?
After surgery all instruments need to be sprayed before transporting to decon, this is called?
What is point of use cleaning?