ASEPSIS

Question 1

Is the freedom from disease-causing microorganisms.

Answer 1

Asepsis

Question 2

Includes all practices intended to confine a specific microorganisms to a specific area, limiting the number and growth.

Answer 2

Medical asepsis

Question 3

Refers to the practice that keep an area or object free of all microorganisms and spores.

Answer 3

Surgical asepsis

Question 4

Is the growth of microorganism in body tissue.

Answer 4

Infection

Question 5

By far the most common infection-causing microorganisms.

Answer 5

Bacteria

Question 6

Consists primarily of nucleic acid and therefore must enter the living cells in order to reproduce.

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Viruses

Question 7

Include yeasts and molds

Answer 7

Fungi

Question 8

Living on other organisms

Answer 8

Parasites

Question 9

Angents that inhibit the growth of some microorganisms

Answer 9

Antiseptics

Question 10

Agents that destroy pathogens other than pores.

Answer 10

Disinfectants

Question 11

Process that destroy all microorganisms including spores and viruses.

Answer 11

Sterilization

Question 12

The chemical or physical processes used to reduce the number of potential pathogens on an object’s surface.

Answer 12

Disinfection

Question 13

Ongoing practices that are observed in the care of the client.

Answer 13

Concurrent disinfection

Question 14

Practices to remove the pathogens from the client’s belongings and his immediate environment after his illness is no longer communicable.

Answer 14

Terminal disinfection

Question 15

A chemical that kills microorganisms.

Answer 15

Batericidal

Question 16

An agent that prevent bacteria multiplication but does not kill teams of bacteria.

Answer 16

Bacteriostatic