Which?
NOT a way germs typically get onto hands
What is Sleeping
Primary purpose of hand hygiene
What is To Remove Dirt and Kill Germs
Needles and other sharp medical objects be disposed of
Where is Sharps Container
NOT a common reservoir host for infectious agents
What is a Plant
Presence of unwanted substances or organisms on a surface
What is Contamination
Not one of the five steps to wash hands correctly according to the CDC
What is Blow Dry
A substance that can be harmful to human health or the environment
What is a Hazardous Substance
temperature do most pathogens grow best
What is 98.6°F (37°C)
When a person gets sick by touching a contaminated object
What is In-Direct Contact
NOT a common type of microorganism
What is Minerals
Infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility
What is NOSOCOMIAL
Microorganisms that can cause diseases
What is PATHOGENS
Infection is NOT commonly prevented by proper hand washing
What is Bone Infections
Term for a substance used for killing germs
What is Sanitizer
Discovered that bacteria could be killed by excess heat
Who is Louis Pasteur
NOT a common portal of exit for infectious agents
What is Eyes
Medical asepsis also known as
What is Clean Technique
According to the CDC, how many children under age 5 die annually from diseases that can be prevented by hand washing?
What is 1.8 million children
Term for the set of methods used to prevent spreading diseases
What is Infection Control
Three bodily fluids
What is Saliva, Blood, and Sweat
A vector-borne transmission?
What is Contracting malaria from a mosquito bite
Term for the process of killing all microorganisms, including spores
What is Sterilization
Main goal of infection control
What is to break the chain of infection
Joseph Lister discovered about germs
What is they could be killed by carbolic acid
HAI stand for
What is Health Care Associated Infection