definition

Question 1

Tiny, usually microscopic entities capable of carrying out living processes.
- Present on/in the human body and environment.
- Many are harmless (nonpathogenic); can be dangerous if the host is highly susceptible.
- Pathogens are microorganisms that cause specific diseases.

Answer 1

microorganisms

Question 2

1. Definition: Policies and procedures in healthcare to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated (nosocomial) or community-acquired infections.

Answer 2

Infection control

Question 3

State of being free from disease-causing contaminants (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites).
- Practices to promote or induce asepsis in surgical or medical settings to prevent infection

Answer 3

Asepsis

Question 4

• Includes all practices intended to confine a specific
microorganism to a specific area
• Limits the number, growth, and transmission of
microorganisms
• Objects referred to as clean or dirty (soiled, contaminated)

Answer 4

Medical Asepsis

Question 5

Sterile Technique

Techniques that keep an area or object free of all microorganisms; destroys all microorganisms and spores.