Disinfection and Sanitation TEST Flashcards
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics:
bacteria
What are the 3 types of potentially harmful organisms?
bacteria
fungi
viruses
Our bodies contain ________ organisms that may perform useful functions.
nonpathogenic
The absence of bacteria is known as ________
asepsis
short rod shaped bacteria:
bacilli
spherical bacteria that grow in pairs:
diplococci
pus forming bacteria that resembles string of beads. causes strep throat and blood poisoning
streptococci
round shaped bacteria that either appears by itself or in groups
cocci
Pus forming bacteria that resemble a bunch of grapes. causes pustules and boils
staphylococci
spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria
spirilla
Microscopic plant parasite that include molds, mildew and yeast.
parasite
bacteria
fungi
virus
fungi
What is an illness that is caused by a virus?
hepatitis
nail fungus
tuberculosis
strep throat
hepatitis
What is the highest level of decontamination in which even SPORES are destroyed?
sterilization
What is the lowest level of decontamination that is also usually safe on the skin?
sanitation
First degree burns
cause redness and blisters
will scar or blister
are minor burns that affect the dermis
primarily affect the epidermis with no blisters or open skin
primarily affect the epidermis with no blisters or open skin