Microorganisms & Asepsis

Question 1

Microorganisms

Answer 1

Living organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye

Question 2

Pathogens

Answer 2

Prevailant micro organisms that cause disease

Question 3

Blood-borne pathogen

Answer 3

Any type of pathogen that lives in and is transmitted through blood

Question 4

portals of entry

Answer 4

Ways microorganisms into the body

Question 5

Types of portals of entry

Answer 5

Respiratory system
gastrointestinal system integumentary system
eyes and ears
vascular system

Question 6

What is the Chain of infection?

Answer 6

Illustrates the elements necessary for disease to spread.

1. Reservoir host
2. Means of exit
3. Means of transmission
4. Means of entrance
5. Susceptible host

Question 7

Asepsis

Answer 7

The absence or the control of microorganisms

Question 8

Purpose of asepsis?

Answer 8

Protect patient/public

Protect healthcare worker

Prevent infectious disease from starting

Stop infectious disease from spreading

Question 9

Types of asepsis

Answer 9

Medical (clean technique)

Surgical (sterile technique)

Question 10

Common asepsis methods

Answer 10

Medical hand washing
Surgical hand washing 
Antiseptics 
Disinfectants
Sterilization 
Standard universal precaution 
PPE