MICROBIOLOGY
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is?
Viruses CANNOT be treated with antibiotics
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is?
Contagious (spread from one person to another)
What level of infection control is CLEANING?
1st
What level of infection control is DISINFECTION?
2nd
What level of infection control is STERILIZATION?
3rd
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n)?
Asymptomatic Carrier
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a?
Local Infection
CLEANING is also known as?
Sanitation / Sanitizing
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on tools and what kind of supplies?
Multi-use / Reusable
Do STERILIZATION procedures require that we destroy MOST or ALL microbes?
ALL
Hair-like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called cilia or?
Flagella
Infection control is divided into which 3 categories?
Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization
If a tool is free from dirt, oil and/or microbes, it has been?
Decontaminated
Always store disinfectants in containers that are?
Bacteria that form spores can only be destroyed by sterilization OR by using a product labeled as?
Sporicidal
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs are known as?
Diplococci
The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is?
Infection Control
Removing dirt and debris aids in preventing the growth of what?
Microbes
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
Nonporous
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or?
Dry Heat
Eileen’s client has developed pneumonia. Which type of bacteria is the cause of this disease?
Diplococci
Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements is provided by?
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before doing what?
Immersing / Immersion
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when tools come in contact with?
Blood or Body Fluids
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as?
Bloodborne Pathogens