Bacteria
Bacteria that are spiral or corkscrew in shape
What are spirillia?
Infection present in a health care facility and transmitted by health care workers to a patient
What is nosocomial
Organism that lives and reproduces in the absence of oxygen
What is anaerobic?
Contains organisms or pathogens
What is contaminated?
Portal of entry, portal of exit, mode of transmission and susceptible host
What are parts of the chain of infection
rod shaped bacteria.
What is bacili?
Smallest microorganisms, visible only by using an electron microscope
What is viruses?
One-celled animal-like organisms found in decayed materials and contaminated water
What is protozoa
Process that destroys all microorganisms including spores and viruses
What is sterilization
Virus that causes AIDS
What is HIV?
round shaped bacteria
What is cocci?
Causes athlete's foot and ringworm
What is fungi?
Simple plantlike organisms such as yeasts and molds
What are fungi
Process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms
What is Antisepsis
Chemo patients, burn victims and premature babies
What are people that require reverse isolation?
Infection or disease that originates within the body
What is endogenous?
Direction of fingertips during handwashing
What is downward
Best way to prevent the spread of infection
What is handwashing
Main ingredient in hand sanitizer
What is rubbing alcohol
Fever, coughing, vomiting, tears, cilia, inflammation response
What are body defenses that allow an individual to fight off a pathogen and not contract a disease?
Any organism that requires oxygen in order to live and reproduce
What is aerobic
Any organism that causes infection and disease
What is pathogen
Every patient must be considered a potential source of infection.
What is true
Dark, warm, moist environment
what is the ideal place for a microorganism to grow and reproduce