Key Terms

Question 1

Biohazard

Answer 1

A biological or chemical substance that is dangerous to human beings and the environment

Question 2

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 2

Agency of the government that oversees and regulates worker safety

Question 3

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Answer 3

Provide safety guidelines for medical offices and facilities

Question 4

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Answer 4

A virus that invades and inactives helper T-cells

Question 5

Hepatitis B (HPV)

Answer 5

Liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that is transmitted by blood, semen, or other body fluids

Question 6

Medical asepsis

Answer 6

Clean technique; the practice designated to reduce the number of pathogens, used in breaking the chain of infection

Question 7

Surgical asepsis

Answer 7

The complete removal of all microorganisms, including viruses and spores from an object

Question 8

Sharps container

Answer 8

A puncture-proof container designated to safety disposal of needles, scalpels, and other sharp medical instruments