Viruses
Bacteria
Parasites
Good Hygiene
"I'd like to buy a vowel"
"I'd like to solve the puzzle"
"I'd like to solve the puzzle"
100
This virus causes the common cold
Rhinovirus
100
his bacterial infection causes sore throat and red rash
Strep throat (Streptococcus pyogenes)
100
Parasites live in or on this
Host
100
The single most important practice for preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings
Hand washing
100
NW JRSY
'E'
New Jersey
200
This virus causes chicken pox as a child and shingles as an adult
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV, or HHV3)
200
This test helps classify bacteria based on their cell walls.
Gram stain
200
Plasmodium falciparum causes this worldwide common illness
Malaria
200
This alcohol-based product is used when hands are not visibly soiled
Hand sanitizer
200
TNNSS
'E'
Tennessee
300
This virus causes seasonal outbreaks of an upper respiratory illness, fevers, and chills. It can cause death. It is spread by cough, sneeze, or talking.
Influenza
300
MRSA is a type of bacteria resistant to this antibiotic
Methicillin, (beta lactam antibiotics--penicillin, methicillin, cephalosporins, and some carbapenems)
300
This parasite causes diarrhea and is spread through contaminated water
Giardia Lamblia
300
The recommended minimum time you should wash your hands with soap and water
20 seconds
300
MSSSSPP
'I'
Mississippi
400
This virus once caused widespread paralysis but has now nearly been eradicated by vaccination
Polio virus
400
This body part is often affected by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori
Stomach (peptic ulcers, over long period of time stomach cancer)
400
These tiny insects, which are also ectoparasites (live on a host) infest hair and cause itching
Lice (Pediculus humanus humanus)
400
Specialized clothing or gear worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious illness or infection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
400
LSK
'A'
Alaska
500
This virus once caused a severe rash, fevers, and up to 30% death rate but was declared eradicated in May 1980 by the World Health Organization
Smallpox virus (variola major)
500
Transmitted by fleas from infected rodents, this bacterial illness causes rapid onset fevers, chills, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes (buboes), pneumonia, and death
(Bubonic) Plague
Death rate for pneumonic plague = 100%
Death rate for bubonic plague = 5 - 15%
500
Toxoplasmosis (infection from Toxoplasma gondii) is often spread by this household pet and may harm the fetus of a pregnant woman
Cat
500
This type of mask offers a tighter seal and better filtration than surgical masks, especially in airborne precautions
N95 respirator
500
LBM
'A'
Alabama