Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Hosa > Microorganisms > Flashcards

Microorganisms Flashcards

1
Q

A set of practices and procedures that prevent or stop the spread of infection in healthcare setting

A

Infection control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Small living bodies that are not visible to the naked eye

A

Microorganisms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Non-pathogen

A

Helpful microorganisms that do not cause disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Pathogens

A

Capable of causing disease in a human host

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

4 types of microorganisms

A

Bacteria parasites fungi and viruses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

One celled microorganism classified by shape

A

Bacteria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Helps bacteria survive in harsh environments

A

Spores

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Types of spores causing illness

A

Food poisoning, strep throat, tetnus, sypphillis,

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

An organism that lives on or in an organism of a different species. Takes nutrients from a host

A

Parasites

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Plant-like microorganism found in the air soil plants or water

A

Fungi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Types of fungi

A

Mushroom yeast and molds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Illnesses caused by fungi

A

Athletes foot ringworm yeast infections

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The smallest type of microorganism

A

Viruses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Illnesses caused by viruses

A

Covid 19, chicken pox, common cold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Results from an invasion of microorganisms

A

Infectious disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Types of infectious disease that can be transmitted from one person to another person

A

Communicable disease

17
Q

Chain of infections

A

Agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host

18
Q

Agent

A

Germs
example: bacteria, virus

19
Q

Reservior

A

Where germs live
ex:people, animals, food, soil, and water

20
Q

Portal of exit

A

How germs get out
ex: mouth, urine, cuts in skin

21
Q

Mode of transmission

A

how germs get around
ex: contact and droplets

22
Q

portal of entry

A

how germs get in
ex:mouth, cuts in skin

23
Q

Susceptible host

A

Next sick person
ex:anyone

24
Q

2 modes of transmission

A

Direct and indirect

25
Q

Direct transmission

A

Contact, droplets

26
Q

Indirect transmission

A

Airborne vehicle born vector born

27
Q

airborn

A

Tuberculosis

28
Q

Vehicle-borne

A

Food, water surface

29
Q

Vector borne

A

Fleas and ticks

30
Q

A condition free of pathogens (clean)

A

Asepsis

31
Q

The primary way to prevent the spread of disease from person to person in a healthcare facility

A

Maintaning asepsis

32
Q

3 levels of asepsis

A

Sterilization, disinfection, cleaning

33
Q

Highest level of asepsis

A

Sterilization

34
Q

Asepsis that kills all microorganisms including viruses and germs

A

Sterilization

35
Q

The middle layer of asepsis

A

Disinfection

36
Q

Destroys most pathogens but is not always effective on spores

A

Disinfection

37
Q

Lowest level of asepsis

A

Cleaning

38
Q

Cleaning

A

Santitizer can be used on people

39
Q

Hand hygiene

A

Most basic and important type of medical asepsis (number one way to prevent spread of infection)

Hosa (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions