INFECTIONS ARE NASTY
ANTIBIOTICS ARE EFFECTIVE MEDICATIONS
BACTERIA
IN THE CHAIN OF INFECTION, AN INSTRUMENT CONTAMINATED WITH BLOOD ACTS AS A
RESERVOIR
I am a tiny living organism. What am I?
Microorganism
I am the absence of disease producing microorganisms or pathogens
Asepsis
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS WERE DEVELOPED BY THE
CDC (CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION)
A vaccination is available to prevent bioterrorism through the use of
anthrax
I am a germ that is causes diseases or infection. What am I?
Pathogen
I am the presence of pathogens
Equipment that uses pressure, gas, radiation and chemicals to sterilize objects is known as
Autoclave
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus is the what type of bug
multi drug resistant
I am microorganism that requires oxygen are considered
Aerobic
A level of aseptic control to prevent or inhibited growth of a pathogenic microorganism with cleaners such as alcohol or betadine used on the skin is called
Antisepsis
PARASITIC MICROORGANISMS CARRIED BY FLEAS, LICE, TICKS, AND MITES
RICKETTSIAE
Fungi microorganisms are killed by
Antifungals
What needs a host to survive?
Parasite
The process of aseptic that destroys all microorganisms including virus and spores is known as
Sterilization
IN THE CHAIN OF INFECTION, A PATHOGEN LEAVING THE BODY THROUGH SEXUAL SECRETIONS IS AN EXAMPLE OF
PORTAL OF EXIT
what is the number one way to prevent the spread of infections and disease
handwashing
I am infection that starts within the body
Endogenous
Cleaning that is used in medical or dental offices. This type of cleaning removes visible debris such as blood and body fluids
Ultrasonic