The term that means that an instrument has been washed but not treated further is
What is sanitized
100
Bacteria spores are
What is thick capsules that have formed around bacteria and are resistant to most means of asepsis
100
Men:Women
14
100
The purpose of infection control systems is
What is to prevent the spread of disease
200
What are the smallest form of microorganisms
What is Bacteria
200
The smallest of the infectious agents are the
What is viruses
200
Gloves
12%
200
Whether or not a person contracts a disease is determined by the person’s general well-being. In the chain of infection, this is also known as a
What is susceptible host
300
Bacteria that look like chains under a microscope are
What is streptococci
300
The proper cleaning of an area with soap and water is called
What is sanitizing
300
Organisms that live in or on another organism are called
What is parasites
300
Gloves Part 2
7/25
300
Whenever there is a chance of coming in contact with body fluids, the medical assistant should
What is wear PPE
400
Which bacteria are rod shaped?
What is bacilli
400
A sterilization strip is used for
What is indicate that the pack has been exposed to the sterilization process
400
Some microorganisms grow best in an environment that has an absence of oxygen. This environment is called
What is anaerobic
400
Soap
24-fluid ounce
400
__________ deals with supplying workers with material safety data sheet (MSDS) information, making the work place safer, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) hazard communication standard
What is The “right to know” law
500
Which of the following bacteria are found in clusters?
What is staphylococci
500
The three levels of infection control, from the lowest to the highest, are
What is Sanitization, disinfection, sterilization
500
The most important procedure in the medical practice to prevent the transmission of microorganisms is
What is handwashing
500
Students
11
500
Which procedure would require the use of a sterile instrument?
taking blood pressure
handling a urine specimen
inserting a catheter into the bladder