Deck 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Pathogen
A
Anything that causes an infection
2
Q
Microorganisms
A
convert organic compounds to simple forms (yogurt)
3
Q
Human Microbes
A
Coexist naturally
Opportunistic pathogens
4
Q
Mutualism
A
Both organisms benefit
5
Q
Commensalism
A
“Neutralism”
one benefits, the other neither benefits nor is harmed
6
Q
Parasitism
A
one organism benefits and the host is harmed
7
Q
Infection
A
multiplication of organisms
8
Q
Nosocomial Infection
A
any infection while a patient is in a health care facility
9
Q
HAI = Healthcare Associated Infection
A
32% = UTI 22% = SSI 15% = lung 14% = bloodstream
10
Q
Surge tech primary goal
A
be vigilant with sterile technique to prevent transmission of microbes
