Lil Bits
Smaller than bacteria
Viruses
______ bacteria require free oxygen to live
Aerobic
The ______ is the functional center of a cell
Nucleus
Bacteria pathogenic to humans prefer moderate temperatures are called:
Mesophiles
Sterile Processing Technicians can protect patients by breaking the:
Chain of Infection
Not all ________ are harmful to humans
Microorganisms
Not all ______ require the same conditions to live and grow
Bacteria
______ help some microorganisms survive adverse conditions
Spores
The gastrointestinal tract is one _________ used by an infectious agent to enter a susceptible host
Portal of Entry
The third link in the chain of infection is the:
Portal of Exit
____ are the basic units of all living organisms and are the smallest element that can live, grow, and reproduce
Cells
Microorganisms reproduce by a process called:
Binary Fission
Athlete's foot is an example of a _______
Fungus
Bacteria that cause diseases are called:
Pathogenic
For safety purposes, Sterile Processing Technicians should consider all microorganisms in the decontamination area:
Potentially Infectious
______ can move by means of its flagella
Bacteria
Staphylococcus is classified as a ____-_______ bacteria
Gram-Positive
Rod-shaped bacteria are classified as
Bacillus
A mode of bacterial transmission that would take place when an infectious agent was transmitted through an item such as food or water is called:
Common Vehicle
Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the sterile processing department work areas because they:
Harbor Bacteria
Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and Streptococcus are examples of __________ bacteria
Gram-Positive
Microorganisms that are capable of forming a thick wall around themselves to survive in adverse conditions
Spores
The state of active growth of microorganisms is the:
Vegetative State
Each year, approximately 1.7 million patients develop a
Healthcare-Associated Infection
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least:
20 seconds