Pathogens
Classified by their morphology; some produce spores; normal flora vs pathogenic microbes; treatment of the pathogenic microbes are antibiotics
Bacteria
People, insects, animals, water, food, examination rooms, contaminated instruments, and so on are all examples of
Reservoir or Host
Covers the entire outer area of the body; provides protection when it is completely intact
Skin
Specialized clothing or equipment that prevents blood or other potentially infectious material from passing through to reach the healthcare worker
PPE
The highest level of Asepsis that kills all microorganisms, including viruses and spores.
Sterilization
Unicellular parasites; frequently transmitted by vectors
Protozoa
The mouth, nose, eyes, intestines, urine, reproductive tract, and so on are all ways the pathogen escapes the Reservoir or Host; this is known as the
Portal of Exit
Groups of tissues found in every opening of the body. Protects the underlying tissues and traps foreign substances in mucous.
Mucous Membrane
Gown, Mask, and Gloves is the correct order when we are putting on our PPE this is known as
Donning
The most common piece of equipment used for sterilization is an
Autoclave
obligate intracellular parasites; treatment is palliative care
Viruses
Pathogens gain entry to a Reservoir of Host via the mouth, nose, eyes, intestines, urine, reproductive tract, and so on; this is known as the
Portal of Entry
Organisms can be expelled from the upper part of the body via
Coughing or Sneezing
Gloves, Gowns, then Mask is the correct order when we are taking off our PPE; this is known as
Doffing
The Process of killing most pathogenic organisms or making them inactive. This process is Not always effective against spores and viruses.
Disinfection
Responsible for a number of degenerative brain diseases, including mad cow disease,
Prions
The host is non-symptomatic during this period. Microorganisms are multiplying during this period. The host's immune system may be able to fight off the pathogen or they may become sick during this period.
Incubation Period
The body’s organs discourages microbial growth by creating acids or bases to discourage pathogen growth this is known as its
PH Balance
PPE that protects the clothing and the skin of the individual performing a task in which they could potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals or bodily fluids
Gown
Cleaning off all visible biological material or dirt is known as
Sanitizing
Infectious microorganisms whose presence was once easily treated with antibiotics are growing increasingly resistant to the drugs; this is one of the world’s most significant public health problems.
Antibiotic Resistance
The type Direct or Indirect contact that cause infection.
Means of Transmission
Invading Microbes can be trapped and moved out of the body with these hair like structures
Cilia
PPE that is used on the hands to carry out surgical/sterile procedures.
Sterile Gloves
Includes sanitization and disinfection but not sterilization. This is ________ Asepsis.
Medical Asepsis