Microbiology Flashcards

1
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A strong pathogen

A

Virulence

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2
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Pathogen that grows outside the body

A

Exogenous

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3
Q

Microorganism that has become infectious

A

Pathogen

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4
Q

A cold is an example of which type of pathogenic infection

A

Exogenous

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5
Q

Medical term for normal flora

A

Microorganism

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6
Q

Policies and procedures to minimize spread of infection

A

Infection Prevention and Control

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7
Q

Clean

A

Asepsis

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8
Q

An infection that develops while undergoing medical treatment

A

Health Care Associated Infection

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9
Q

Techniques designed to destroy all microorganisms

A

Surgical asepsis

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10
Q

Inserting a foley catheter requires this technique

A

Surgical asepsis

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11
Q

To inhibit the growth and transmission of pathogenic microorganisms

A

Medical asepsis

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12
Q

Performing foley catheter care requires this technique

A

Medical asepsis

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13
Q

This infectious agent causes malaria

A

Protozoa

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14
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The process of discussing the chain of infection, hand hygiene, signs and symptoms of infection, and standard precautions with patients to prevent spread of infection

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Patient Education

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15
Q

I should wear gloves when handling lab specimens-True or False

A

True

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