Chapter 2 Flashcards
Cocci
Spherical shaped bacteria cells
Steptococci
Pus forming bacteria cells that form in long chains and cause blood poisoning
Bacilli
Rod snapped bacteria cells
Spirilla
Coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cells also develop Lyme disease
What is the relationship with bacteria and disinfections when bacteria are in the spore forming stage
Bacteria are not harmed by disinfections
Not occur durning the inactive stage of bacterial growth
Harmed by heat
Filterable virus
The common cold
Tuberculosis
Not a disease caused by virus
Human hepatitis b (HBV)
Highly infectious disease that infects the liver
External parasites
Organisms that live on other or obtain nutrients from another organism
Flagella
Not contagious
Another word for head lice
Pediculosis
Sphilis
Infects the whole body
Immunity
The ability to destroy infectious agents that center the body
Antiseptic
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes
Sanitation
Washing your hands
Disinfectiants
Chemical products used to destroy or kill bacteria and some virus (except bacterial spores)
Viricidals
Disinfectants idea to kill virus
OSHA
The regulating agency under the department of labor that enforces safety and health standards in the work place
Msds
The key information on a specific product regarding ingredients associated hazards, combustion. Levels and storage requirements
All of the following terms describe the they of container disinfected implements are stored in except
Open
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed
Monthly
Always store disinfections in containers
Labeled
Which of the following services normally require the use of sterilization procedures
Electrolysis
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist
Dry heat
First when it is believed a person may be choking
Determine if the victim can speak or cough
Saprophytes
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter
