Microbiology
Cocci, Bacilli, and Spirilla are shapes typical of these microorganisms
What are Bacteria?
FDA
What is the Food & Drug Administration?
This regulatory agency mandates that every medical device be sold with a labeling document to be provided to the consumer.
What is the FDA?
Nerves
What is Neuro?
A CR procedure resets a fracture without an incision - it affects this body system
What is the Skeletal System?
The microorganisms use a process known as replication to reproduce and are 1,000x smaller than bacteria
What are Viruses?
DOH
What is the Department of Health?
Data collected by this agency is used to monitor the spread of disease and patterns of injury within the United States.
What is the CDC?
Colon
What is Colo?
An EEG is done to record electrical brain activity is affects this body's system
What is the Nervous System?
This process helps identify which bacteria have a cell membrane through the use of dye, heat, and alcohol.
What is Acid-Fast or Ziehl-Neelsen staining?
CMS
What are the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid?
Cleaning chemicals, aerosols, and other toxic agents are monitored and regulated by this US agency.
What is the EPA?
Blood
What Hemo / heme?
A CABG is done to restore blood flow to the heart - it affects this body system
What is the Circulatory System?
These microorganisms are named because they don't respond to traditional therapies.
What are MDROs?
WHO
What is the World Health Organisation?
This agency consists of experts in manufacturing from all over the world, working together to increase international business cooperation, competition, and quality
What is the ISO?
Skin
What is Dermo?
A Colostomy is done to help a patient with the removal of solid wastes - it affects this body system
What is the Digestive System?
This MDRO is famous because of its widespread existence and easy transmission.
What is MRSA?
USP-NF
What is the United States Pharmacopoeia National Formulary?
This agency's standards begin as TIRs - reports that are revised and reviewed before being approved for practice and an updated standard.
What is AAMI?
Bone
What is Osteo?
A fasciotomy is done to alleviate pressure on a swollen muscle - it affects this body system
What is the Muscular System?