Chapter 5 - Infection Control Test Questions Flashcards
What the 2 types of bacteria?
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic
Which type of bacteria is harmful?
Pathogenic
Which type of bacteria is not considered harmful?
 nonpathogenic
What does MRSA stand for?
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
How does bacteria differ from a virus ?
Bacteria does not need a host, but a virus does
True or false? Does HIV stand for human immunodeficiency syndrome?
False
List 5 ways pathogenic bacteria or viruses can enter into the body?
Ear, nose, eyes, mouth, and open wound
True or False?
Mycobacterium is a type of bacteria that is linked to dirty pedicure bowls, and dirty soil in water.
True
True or False?
Blood borne pathogens are
diseases that are bacteria or viruses, that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids.
True
When a disease is spread from one person to another by contact it is called ________________?
Contagious Communicable Disease
True or False?
A local infection is systemic and a general infection is generally found in one area.
False
True or False?
Parasites need a host to survive.
True
___________________ are colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces.
Biofilms
_____________ Is the ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that has gained
entrance and to resist general infection.
Immunity
Inherited Immunity is called ___________
Natural Immunity