Decontamination
What is the last step in decontamination?
Sterilization
Cocci has 3 main kinds of bacteria name 1 of them
Staphylococci (toxic shock syndrome), Streptococci (strep throat) , Diplococci (lungs)
What are the 2 life cycle phases of bacteria?
Active and Inactive
What do viruses need in order to survive?
A host.
What is fungi?
Fungi are microscopic plant parasites that included mold, mildew and yeast.
What does semi-critical implement mean?
It means that it is not intended to puncture the skin but I can potentially.
ie: tweezers
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-Resistant-Staphylococcus- Aureus
What is direct transmission?
The infected person directly touches and individual and infects them
What do viruses do in the body?
Take over the cells reproductive function and replication.
How does fungi obtain nourishment?
From dead organic matter of from living organisms.
What does PPE stand for and what is one PPE we will use lots in the program?
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves.
What is one of the 4 diseases that Bacilli can cause?
Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Typhoid Fever, Food poisoning.
When cells produce two daughter cells.
How long can Hepatitis bacteria live outside of the body before it dies?
28 days.
What are parasites?
Organisms that live and feed off of a host and contribute nothing to the host.
What is a disposable or single use item you can think of?
gloves, cotton swabs, tissues, tape, gel pads ets.
What is non- pathogenic bacteria?
It is considered harmless and can help stimulate the immune system.
It can be found in food like yogurt and cheese and in medicine as well.
How many times can a single bacterium replicate in 12 hours?
16 million times
Viruses are not impacted by what?
Antibiotics.
What are the most common parasites to be aware of in this industry?
Lice.
What is cross- contamination?
When bacteria is transferred from one person or object to another person or object.
Why is pathogenic bacteria harmful?
Because it can cause diseases or infection to the body.
What is binary fission?
When cells reach their largest size they divide into two new cells.
Process is called- Binary fission
The cells are called- Daughter cells
What is the natural immunity?
Partly inherited partly developed through healthy living.
If someone comes in with a infection that is not on the area you are intending to work on. what may you say?
Hey there,
I am so sorry but you have a spot on this area that you're not sure what it is.
I do not feel comfortable working on this area of you body until I have approval from a physician.
I am so sorry for the inconvenience.