Pathogens & Bacteria
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial
What is Nonpathogenic bacteria
Viruses are smaller than what type of organism?
Bacteria
What is the process of how pathogens move from one person to another called?
Transmission
What infection control method removes dirt but does NOT kill pathogens?
Cleaning
What should you do FIRST when treating a bleeding wound?
Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth or gauze
What type of bacteria causes disease?
What is Pathogenic bacteria
Viruses require what in order to survive and multiply?
A host
Name one example of direct transmission.
Skin-to-skin contact / warts / pink eye / influenza
What method kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi but NOT spores?
Disinfection
How long should pressure be applied to a bleeding wound?
At least 5 minutes
What is the most cost-effective way to prevent the transmission of infection worldwide?
What is handwashing
What is a recommended preventative measure for viruses like hepatitis?
Vaccination
What type of transmission involves coughing, sneezing, or talking?
Respiratory droplet transmission
What method kills ALL microbial life, including spores?
Sterilization
What type of burn causes blisters and affects the dermis?
Second-degree burn
What do we call bacteria that live on dead or decaying organic matter?
What is Saprophytes
Which virus is the only known cause of cervical cancer?
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Ringworm and MRSA are examples of what type of transmission?
Indirect transmission
What organization approves the efficacy of disinfectants?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
When someone is choking, what should you determine first?
If they can speak or cough
Highly resistant bacteria like MRSA enter the body through what?
What is Open cuts, wounds, or breaks in the skin
Which virus attacks and destroys infection-fighting cells of the immune system?
HIV
What sticky bacterial buildup can form around drains and is hard to remove?
Biofilm
Once a disinfected tool is touched or exposed to air, it is considered what
Contaminated
If chemicals enter the eye, how long should the eye be flushed with lukewarm water?
15–30 minutes