Viruses
Bacteria
Parasites
Famous People in Medicine
Good Hygiene
Skibidi Toilet
100
This virus causes the common cold
Rhinovirus
100
his bacterial infection causes sore throat and red rash
Strep throat (Streptococcus pyogenes)
100
Parasites live in or on this
Host
100
He developed the process of heating a food or beverage to a specific temperature for a set period to kill bacteria and viruses, without significantly changing the product's nutritional value
Louis Pasteur
100
The single most important practice for preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings
Hand washing
100
All the rage today, kids and young adults will suddenly start moving their hands up and down while repeating these 2 numbers.
6 7
200
This virus causes chicken pox as a child and shingles as an adult
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV, or HHV3)
200
This test helps classify bacteria based on their cell walls.
Gram stain
200
Plasmodium falciparum causes this worldwide common illness
Malaria
200
German physician identified the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis and cholera
Robert Koch
200
This alcohol-based product is used when hands are not visibly soiled
Hand sanitizer
200
The one word response when someone tosses an object with gusto or exclaims out of pure excitement.
Yeet
300
Viruses are made of genetic material (DNA or RNA) and this protective layer
Capsid
300
MRSA is a type of bacteria resistant to this antibiotic
Methicillin, (beta lactam antibiotics--penicillin, methicillin, cephalosporins, and some carbapenems)
300
This parasite causes diarrhea and is spread through contaminated water
Giardia Lamblia
300
Known as the “father of modern surgery,” this British doctor introduced antiseptic techniques using carbolic acid
Joseph Lister
300
The recommended minimum time you should wash your hands with soap and water
20 seconds
300
The word for when someone’s vibe or behavior is sketchy, questionable or untrustworthy
Sus
400
This virus once caused widespread paralysis but has now nearly been eradicated by vaccination
Polio virus
400
This body part is often affected by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori
Stomach (peptic ulcers, over long period of time stomach cancer)
400
These tiny insects, which are also ectoparasites (live on a host) infest hair and cause itching
Lice (Pediculus humanus humanus)
400
This nurse revolutionized hospital sanitation during the Crimean War and is known as the founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale
400
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be removed in this direction to prevent contamination: from ____ to ____ contaminated
Most to least (typically starting with gloves and ending with the mask or respirator)
400
You’ve got serious _____ when you’ve got charm, smooth style and can effortlessly draw someone’s interest
Rizz
500
This virus once caused a severe rash, fevers, and up to 30% death rate but was declared eradicated in May 1980 by the World Health Organization
Smallpox virus (variola major)
500
Transmitted by fleas from infected rodents, this bacterial illness causes rapid onset fevers, chills, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes (buboes), pneumonia, and death
(Bubonic) Plague
Death rate for pneumonic plague = 100%
Death rate for bubonic plague = 5 - 15%
500
Toxoplasmosis (infection from Toxoplasma gondii) is often spread by this household pet and may harm the fetus of a pregnant woman
Cat
500
This Scottish physician discovered penicillin in 1928, changing the course of bacterial infection treatment
Alexander Fleming
500
This type of mask offers a tighter seal and better filtration than surgical masks, especially in airborne precautions
N95 respirator
500
The slang saying for "get to the point," "spit it out," or "stop wasting time". It can also be used to tell someone to "just do it" or to be more direct or straightforward
Put the fries in the bag