Chapter5-Infectious Control Flashcards
Capable of destroying bacteria ?
Bactericidal
What term refers to the ability to produce and effect ?
Efficiency
What is scabies ?
Contagious disease caused by itch mite
What does the term porous mean ?
Made or constructed of a material that has openings.
What are bacilli ?
Short ROD shaped bacteria
What are staphylococci ?
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters ; like bunches of grapes
What are flagella ?
Slender hair like extensions used for parasites for locomotion
What is a responsibility of the environmental protective agency (EPA) ?
Registering all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States.
What happened in 1985 that triggered the creation of Universal Precautions ?
AIDS
What is a responsibility for the center for disease control and prevention ( CDC) ?
Studying diseases and providing guidance to prevent their spread.
What set of practices replaced Universal precautions in 1996 ?
Standard precautions
How many levels of burns are their ?
4
What is a fluid created by infection ?
Pus
What part of the body does tinea pedis affect ?
Feet
What disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through coughing or sneezing .
Tuberculosis
Organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size ?
Microorganism
Disease causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood is called ?
Bloodborne pathogens
What is infection control ?
Meatheads used to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organism .
What term refers to the process for properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination ?
Aseptic procedures
Difference between rules and laws .
Rules are more specific then laws
Which organization regulates and enforces safety standards to protect employees at work ?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What can you find on a Material Saftey Data sheetS (MSDS)?
Information about possible hazards and safe use of products.
What part of the body is mostly affected by folliculitis ?
Bearded areas of the face
Capable of destroying viruses ?
Virucidal
Indication that a person shows no signs or symptoms of infection .
Asymptomatic
Term for extreme sensitivity to a normally harmless substance ?
Allergy
What term refers to the invasions of body tissues by disease causing pathogens ?
Infection
What is the condition to which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection?
Inflammation
What is sterilization ?
Process that completely destroys all microbial life.
What type of fungus affects plants or Grows on inanimate objects ?
Mildew
What term refers to a parasitic particle that infects and resides in the cell of biological organisms ?
Virus
What term refers to the various poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms ?
Toxins
Common term for tinea versicolor ?
Sun spots
What is a systemic disease ?
Disease that effects the body as a whole.
