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Bacteria that occur in grape-like clusters or groups
What is staphylococci
Every patient and bodily fluid should be considered this.
What is a potential source of infection
This temperature of water should be used when washing Hands
What is warm
This is spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria.
What is spirilla
A one celled organisms that multiply rapidly. Named by shape and arrangement. (cocci, bacilli, spirilla)
What are bacteria
Parasitic microorganisms carried by fleas, lice, ticks, and mites
What are rickettsiae
In the chain of infection, an insturment contaminated with blood acts as a
This is the minimum level of precaution that should be used at all times
What are Standard Precautions
This is round or spherical bacteria arranged in pairs.
What is diplococci
These are rod shaped bacteria. Has the ability to form spores. Can have flagella.
What is bacilli bacteria
The smallest microorganism
What is Virus
In the Chain of Infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of this.
The organization that standard precautions were developed by
What is the CDC?
This is round or spherical bacteria arranged in chains.
What is streptococci
______________________ is a part of the Chain of Infection which is the way the causative agent can be transmitted to another reservoir. Can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
What is Mode of Transmission
One-celled animal-like organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water
What are Protozoa
________________________ the type of isolation where the pathogen can be spread from direct and indirect contact. Gloves and gowns must be worn with any patient contact.
What is Contact Precautions
An infection or disease that originates within the body.
What is endogenous infection
The type of environment microorganisms like the most is _______________________.
What is warm, wet and dark
_____________________ is a part of the Chain of Infection where the causative agent can live; commonly the human body, animals, the environment, and fomites.
What is the Reservoir
Simple, plant-like organisms that live on dead organic matter
What are Fungi
The link in the chain of infection that acts as a way for the infectious agent to enter a new resevoir or host, such as breaks in the skin or mucous membrane
What is the Portal of Entry
This is a microorganism that requires oxygen to live, reproduce, and thrive.
What is aerobic
_____________________ is an infection or disease that originates outside of the body.
What is exogenous
This is a spherical or round shaped bacteria.
What is cocci bacteria