Chapter 10 - Preventing Disease Transmission Flashcards
1
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What is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
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2
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What is asepsis?
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3
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What is disinfection?
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4
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What is an epidemic?
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5
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What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
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6
Q
What is an immunosuppressant?
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7
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What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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8
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What is microbial dilution?
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9
Q
What is an opportunistic infection?
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10
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What is a pandemic?
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11
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What are protective precautions?
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12
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What is severe acute respiratory syndrome?
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13
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What is a sharps container?
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14
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What is sterilization?
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15
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What are Standard Precautions?
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