Infection Control
What are the four types of potentially harmful organisms?
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites
Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
Bacteria
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups.
Cocci
The Different ways in which bacteria move, referring to self-movement.
Mobility
A fluid containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells and is the by-product of the infectious process.
Pus
Caused by pathogenic organisms that enter the body.
Infectious diseases
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size.
Microorganism
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
Diplococci
Bacilli and spirilla are both capable of movement and
use slender, hairlike extensions called?
Flagella
Stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce.
Active Stage
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs from tools, implements, and equipment.
Cleaning
What are the 2 types of Bacteria?
Nonpathogenic and Pathogenic
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes.
Staphylococci
In reference to cell movement, but they are much shorter than flagella.
Cilia
A condition in which the tissue of the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection.
Inflammation
Involves the use of a chemical to destroy most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces.
Disinfection
Bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.
Pathogenic
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads.
Streptococci
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria.
Spirilla
Confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion-containing pus.
Local Infection
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments and to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them.
Bacterial Spores
Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions.
Nonpathogenic
Short rod-shaped bacteria.
Bacilli
When bacteria reach their largest size, they divide into two new cells. This division is called?
Binary fission
Infectious staph bacteria that are highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics.
MRSA
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus