Infection Control
OSHA stands for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the basic unit of matter that cannot be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means?
atom
What electrical term is abbreviated as AC?
alternating current
Deoxyribonucleic acid is what determines our
genetic makeup
The dermis is also known as the
cutis
Single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called
bacteria
When a substance gains oxygen, the substance is
oxidized
What apparatus changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?
rectifier
The muscles that separate the fingers are the:
abductors
When the skin allows for water, salts, minerals, and other chemical substances to leave the body as perspi-ration, it is performing which of the following functions?
excretion
What is a condition, characterized by redness, heat, and pain, with which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection?
inflammation
Redox is a contraction for
oxidation–reduction
What unit of measure is equivalent to 1/1,000 of an ampere?
milliampere
What occurs during exhalation
carbon dioxide is expelled from the lungs
A foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, is called
bromhidrosis
All disinfectants are (____) in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust
inactivated
Nail polish containing glitter is an unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles in a liquid, which is known as a(n)
suspension
Ultraviolet rays, also known as cold light, make up ____ percent of natural light
5
. The integumentary system is made up of the:
skin, the oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair, and nails
Signs of diseases or disorders that are felt but may not be seen include:
itching, burning, or pain
5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is also known as
household bleach
_______ include safety information about products compiled by the manufacturer and required by law
MSDSs
A GFI protects from electrical shock by ____ a circuit when there is a leak
interrupting
The lymphatic/immune system is responsible for removing waste material from the body cells by the ______ , whose filtering process helps to fight infection
lymph nodes
This highly contagious viral infection causes blister-like clusters typically found on the skin around the mouth, nose, or genital area
herpes simplex