Nosocomial Infections, Antiseptics, Disinfection, Sterilization

Question 1

Nosocomial Infections

Answer 1

An infection acquired in a hospital

Question 2

Community-acquired infections

Answer 2

Incubating infections that the patient has at the time of admission, but becomes present while the patient is hospitalized

Question 3

Fomites

Answer 3

objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture.

Question 4

Asepsis

Answer 4

the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Question 5

How does heat kill microorganisms?

Answer 5

Protein denaturation

Question 6

What is the safe minimum standard for autoclave sterilazation?

Answer 6

121 degrees C (250 degrees F) for 13 minutes

Question 7

Disinfections

Answer 7

Used on inanimate objects

Agents that destroy or inhibit microorganisms

Question 8

Antiseptics

Answer 8

Used on living tissue

Agents capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents

Question 9

Types of Sterilization

Answer 9

Physical
Filtration
Radiation
Heat- most common in veterinary medicine