BACTERIA
Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n):
infection
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
life cycle of bacteria
Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage
Hepatitas
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:
communicable
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n):
allergy
One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:
bacteria
Bacteria cell division is called
binary fission.
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
disinfectants
A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:
hepatitis
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
efficacy
Nonpathogenic bacteria are:
harmless
What is a safe useful type of disinfectant commonly called quats?
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
swelling,heat, & pain
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
AIDS
What type of immunity does the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
acquired immunity
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:
cocci
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
cleaning
A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
pus
The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:
tinea pedis
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
quaternary ammonium compounds
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
protoplasm
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria is called
spirilla
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:
local infection
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:
scabies
The body's first line of defense against infection is
healthy, compromised skin