Basic Microbiology Part 1
The use of microorganisms as weapons
What is bioterrorism?
They oversee safety education
What is a safety officer?
Placing your feet flat on the floor about 6 to 10 inches apart
What is your base of support?
Science that studies living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
What is microbiology?
CDC
What is the Center for Disease Control
The smallest of all the microorganisms
What is viruses?
Sets standards in workplace and enforces them.
What is OSHA?
How far a muscle will stretch without injury
What is elasticity?
Microorganisms are also referred to as microbes. This is commonly known as
What are germs?
PPE
What is Personal Protective Equipment
What is protozoa?
Regulates food, drug, cosmetics, and medical devices
What is the FDA?
Refers to the correct relationship or position of the head, back, and limbs.
What is body alignment?
Can live only in the presence of oxygen
What is aerobic microbes?
OSHA
What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
What is bacterium?
Provide education, immunizations, and other health services
What is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?
Defined as positions and movements used to maintain proper posture and avoid muscle and bone injuries.
What is body mechanics?
Name the three methods used to destroy microorganisms
What is antiseptics, disinfection, and sterilization?
HAI
Highly contagious disease caused by a bacterium. It can be spread through the air.
What is tuberculosis?
Regulates waste disposal, including needles and other instruments.
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
Failure to use proper body mechanics can cause back problems. Name three common problems
What is are strains and sprains, disc strain and bulge, disc herniation and fatigue?
Name five factors that are needed for microbes to survive.
What is temperature, pH, food, moisture, nd oxygen?
NIOSH
What is National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health?