microorganisms
The single-celled organisms come in shapes such as cocci, bacilli, and spirilla
Bacteria
this term means inflammation of a joint
Arthritis
This the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection
Hand hygiene
The first phase of wound healing is called
inflammatory phase
This person responsible for properly labeling specimens
The ST and Nurse
this microorganisms is required a host cell to replicate
viruses
A disease that is present at child birth is called
Congenital
This level of cleaning destroys most microorganisms but not all spores
disinfection
this type of wound healing occurs when wound edges brought together immediately
primary intention
Specimens removed in the OR must be handled using this prevents contaMINATION
standard PPE
This type of pathogen is eukaryotic and includes yeast and molds
fungi
This term describes the spread of cancer form one site to another
Metastasis
items that enter the body must undergo this process
sterilization
This tissue, pink and bumpy in appearance, forms during the proliferative phase
Granulation tissue
This type of specimen, such as a gallstone, does not require preservation
A "dry" specimen
This protozoan parasite causes malaria and is transmitted by mosquitoes
plasmodium species
This chronic lung disease is characterized by destruction of alveoli and loss of elasticity
emphysema
This type of transmission occurs when droplets travel less than 3 feet from a sneeze or cough
droplet transmission
A wound that is intentionally left open and later closed uses this method of healing
third intention
fresh tissue samples sent for pathology must be transported without this chemical
formalin
This term describes bacteria that thrive without oxygen and may die when exposed it
obligate anaerobes
This autoimmune disease attacks the myelin sheath, causing neurological deficits
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
This hospital- acquired infection occurs 48+ hours after admission
nosocomial infection
this type of scar grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound
Keloid scar
That documentation must accompany every specimen to the pathology department
Requisition form ( specimen slip)