Chapter 5 Review ~ Infection Control: Principles and Practices

Question 1

Submicroscopic particles that infect cells of a biological organism are known as ___.

Answer 1

Viruses

Question 2

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of ___.

Answer 2

Disinfects

Question 3

Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism are known as ___.

Answer 3

Parasites

Question 4

Pus-forming bacteria that grow in bunches or clusters are ___.

Answer 4

Staphylococci

Question 5

A contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite is ___.

Answer 5

Scabies

Question 6

The HIV virus is spread mainly through ___.

Answer 6

The sharing of needles

Question 7

Nonpathogenic bacteria are ___.

Answer 7

Harmless

Question 8

Pathogenic bacteria may produce ____.

Answer 8

Disease

Question 9

____ is a level of decontamination which is second only to sterilization.

Answer 9

Disinfection

Question 10

OSHA stands for ___.

Answer 10

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 11

Completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores is called ___.

Answer 11

Sterilizing

Question 12

Quats is a short term for the salon disinfectant known as ___.

Answer 12

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Question 13

Sodium Hypochlorite is also known as ___.

Answer 13

Household Bleach

Question 14

All disinfectants are ___ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust.

Answer 14

Inactivated

Question 15

The division of a bacterial cell into two new cells is called ___.

Answer 15

Binary Fission

Question 16

An example of a local infection is ___.

Answer 16

Abscess

Question 17

Products used to kill microbes on contaminated tools and other nonliving surfaces are ___.

Answer 17

Disinfectants

Question 18

The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is called ___.

Answer 18

Disinfection

Question 19

The effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label is known as ___.

Answer 19

Efficacy

Question 20

Phenols may ___ certain rubber and plastic materials.

Answer 20

Damage

Question 21

There are thousands of different kinds of bacteria, but they are classified into the following two primary types: ____

Answer 21

Pathogenic and Nonpathogenic

Question 22

Nonpathogenic bacteria may perform useful functions and ___.

Answer 22

Not cause disease
Break down food
Protect against infection

Question 23

The bacteria responsible for food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome are ___.

Answer 23

Staphylococci

Question 24

The OSHA act of 1970 established the Hazard Communication Rule which requires chemical manufacturers to ____ and importers assess the hazards associated with their products.

Answer 24

Publish MSDS

MSDS- Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 25

To use a disinfectant properly, read and follow the manufacturer’s directions and ___ implements for proper disinfection.

Answer 25

Completely Submerged

Question 26

Pus-forming bacteria that grow in curved lines resembling a string of beads are known as ___.

Answer 26

Streptococci

Question 27

The number of viable organisms in or on the object or surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or sterilization is known as ___.

Answer 27

Bioburden

Question 28

An infectious agent smaller than bacteria and capable or replication through taking over the host’s cell’s reproduction machinery is known as ___.

Answer 28

A virus

Question 29

The ability to destroy or resist infection is known as ___.

Answer 29

Immunity

Question 30

The condition which is developed after the body has overcome a disease or has been inoculated for the disease is known as ___.

Answer 30

Acquired Immunity

Question 31

The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is caused by the ___.

Answer 31

HIV Virus

Question 32

Bacteria are one-celled microorganisms also known as microbes or ___.

Answer 32

Germs