Hygiene 2 Flashcards
1
Q
desinfectant
A
= Desinfektionsmittel
-will kill microorganisms
2
Q
swab
A
=Tupfer
-Use a sterile swab to get a sample from the back of the throat
3
Q
pathogens
A
=Krankheitserreger
-Our bodies have ways to kill pathogens such as viruses and bacteria
4
Q
susceptible
A
=anfällig
- The old, the young, and the very ill are most susceptible to hospital infection.
5
Q
resistant
A
=resistent / beständig
- Staphylococcus is resistant to most antibiotics.
6
Q
contamination
A
=Kontamination
- There is a risk of contamination from urine and blood.
7
Q
antmicrobial agent
A
=antmikrobielle Mittel
- Wash floors and door handles with antimicrobial agent.
8
Q
spotless
A
=makellos
- A home doesn‘t have to be spotless, but it does have to be clean.