Microorganisms
These are the smallest living bodies and are not visible to the naked eye
What are microorganisms
One celled microogranisms that are classified by shape
What are bacteria
An infection caused by microorganisms already present in the human body
What is an endogenous infection
The six components that must be met for a communicable disease to be passed
What is the chain of infection
This transmission based precaution requires a gown and gloves
What are contact precautions
This type of microorganism does not cause disease and can help maintain body processes
What are nonpathogens
Organisms that live on or in another species, taking nutrients from the host
What are parasites
An infection caused by a microorganism entering the body from the outside environment
What is an exogenous infection
The place where an infectious agent lives and grows
What is a reservoir
This transmission based precaution is used for diseases spread through tiny droplets and requires a respirator (N95)
What are airborne precautions
Capable of causing disease in a human host, these challenge the immune system
What are pathogens
Plant like microorganisms found in the air,soil, plants or water
What are fungi
Infections acquired by a person while in a healthcare facility
What are nosocomial infection
The process by which a pathogen moves from one reservoir to another
What is the mode of transmission
This type of precaution is used for diseases spread through large droplets
What are droplet precautions
The four types of microorganisms
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
The smallest type of organisms, that invade the host cells
What are viruses
Infections that occur when the body's defenses are weak
What opportunistic infections
Maintaining a clean environment to reduce the number of pathogens
What is medical asepsis
The first piece of PPE to put on
What is a gown
This is used to see microorganisms
What is a microscope
The common cold, COVID-19 and chicken pox are caused by this pathogen
What are viruses
This method of hand cleansing is preferred in healthcare settings when hands are not visibly soiled
What is an alcohol based hand sanitizer
The highest level of asepsis, killing all microorganisms including viruses and spores
What is sterilization
What is the last piece of PPE to remove
What is a mask