Name that Microorganism
An organism that is present all or most of the time in and on the body is said to be _____.
Endemic
An infection caused by a _____ is called a mycosis.
Fungus
A spiral shaped bacterium.
Spirillum
Direct or indirect contact; airborne; foodborne; waterborne; vectors; contaminated articles; bloodborne
Vehicle of transmission
Which diagnostic test can identify the pathogenic microorganism responsible for a client's urinary tract infection?
Culture and sensitivity test
Harmful or disease producing microorganisms are called _____.
Pathogens
An example of a pathogenic _____ is Candida albicans - or thrush.
Yeast
A round or spherical bacterium.
Coccus
Being ill or inactive; chronic fatigue; poor nutrition; medication side effects; infants, young children and older adults; emotional factors
Susceptible Host
What intervention should the nurse teach the client to help prevent the spread of MRSA?
Handwashing
Microorganisms that require oxygen for growth.
Aerobes
Trichomonas vaginalis "trik" is a STD that is caused by a _____.
Protozoa
A rod shaped bacterium.
Bacillus
Pathogenic microorganism
Causative agent
A nurse is caring for a client with symptoms that indicate a bacterial infection. Which instruction should the nurse offer the client to help prevent the development of drug-resistant bacteria?
Not to share antibiotics with others
Microorganisms that live on or within another living being.
Parasites
Infections caused by _____ include histoplasmosis, which affects the lungs.
Molds
Place to gain access; enter through respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, or reproductive systems; breaks in skin or mucous membranes
Portal of Entry
Microorganisms that live off the organic remains of dead plants and animals.
Saprophytes
Many of the microbes studied in relation to illness are scientifically categorized as _____.
Prokaryotes
Any place where pathogen can survive before moving to another place; may be living beings or inanimate objects
Reservoir