Sani Flashcards
What is acquired immunity?
Immunity you get the body develops after overcoming a disease
What is acquired immune deficiency syndrome?
AIDS
What is an allergy?
Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to something
What are anti-septic’s
Chemical germicides used on skin
What is an autoclave
A device for sterilization by steam under pressure
What is asymptomatic
Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
What is bacilli
Short rod shaped bacteria
What is bacteria
One celled microorganisms. Found most everywhere.
What is bacteriocidal
Capable of destroying bacteria
What is binary fusion
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
What is bioburden
The number of viable organisms in or on surface
What are blood borne pathogen
Disease caused from blood or bodily fluids like hepatitis and HIV
What is a body substance isolation
BSI prevent contact with bodily substances by using protective apparel
What are chelating soaps
Break down stubborn films and remove residue white scrubs salt and masks
What is clean
Scrubbing using soap and water to remove visible dirt or debris
What is cocci
Round shaped bacteria
What are contagious diseases
Can be spread from one person to another
What is contamination
The presence of blood or infectious materials
What is the cross contamination
Contamination that occurs when you touch one object then another
What is decontamination
The removal of blood or infectious material
What are dermatophytes
A type of fungi that causesskin hair and nail infections
What is diagnosis
Determination of disease from symptoms or tests
What is diplococci
Spherical bacteria
What is direct transmission
Transmission of blood or bodily fluids through touching
What is a disease
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body
What are disinfectants
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria fungi and viruses
What is disinfection
Process that eliminates most microorganisms on nonporous surface it’s
What is efficiency
Ability to produce an effect
What is An exposure incident
Contact with skin blood or body fluid that is infectious
What is flagella
Hair-like extensions use for moving about
What is folliculitis
Inflammation of hair follicles
What is fungi
Mold mildew’s in East microscopic plant parasites