Chapter 17

Question 1

Microorganisms

Answer 1

living plants or animals that can’t be seen without a microscope

Question 2

What are some common types of microorganisms?

Answer 2

bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, animal parasites

Question 3

Nonpathogens

Answer 3

microorganisms that don’t cause harm or disease

Question 4

Pathogens

Answer 4

harm or diseases causing microorganisms

Question 5

Medical asepsis

Answer 5

object or area is clean and free from pathogens

Question 6

What are the six key elements for a microorganism to thrive?

Answer 6

1. Proper nutrition
2. Oxygen
3. Temperature
4. Darkness
5. Moisture
6. pH

Question 7

Autotrophs

Answer 7

microorganisms that use on inorganic or nonliving substances for food

Question 8

Heterotrophs

Answer 8

microorganisms that survive on organic and living substances

Question 9

Aerobes

Answer 9

organism that need oxygen to survive

Question 10

anaerobes

Answer 10

dont need oxygen to survive

Question 11

what is the optimum growth temperature?

Answer 11

98.6F or 37C

Question 12

Infection

Answer 12

condition where part of the body or full body is invaded by a pathogen

Question 13

Hand hygiene

Answer 13

process of cleansing or sanitizing the hands

Question 14

Resident flora

Answer 14

grows in the epidermis- deeper level of skin

usually nonpathogenic

Question 15

Transient flora

Answer 15

grown on superficial skin layers

often pathogenic

Question 16

Antiseptic

Answer 16

an agent that functions to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms

Question 17

Occupational exposure

Answer 17

reasonably anticipated contact with blood/infectious material that may result from the performance of job duties.

Question 18

Sharps

Answer 18

objects that can penetrate the skin

Question 19

Parenteral

Answer 19

the piercing of the skin barrier or mucous membranes