Terms Quiz 1 Flashcards
Antiseptics
solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue
Examples of Antiseptics
Iodine, Chlorine, Bleach
Aseptic
being free of infection or contamination by microorganisms
Biohazard
medical waste that could cause infection; needles, scalpel blades, blood, body parts
CAN YOU DRAW A BIOHAZARD SYMBOL?
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Carcinogenic
cancer causing
-cide, -cidal
suffixes meaning to kill
Disinfect
to cleanse of harmful organisms
Dosimeter
a badge that records exposure to radiation that is worn when taking x-rays
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Incubation Period
the period of time between infection and the appearance of clinical signs
Isolation
the process of keeping an animal by itself to prevent the spread of disease; quarantine
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Heath Administration
Parasite
an organism that grows, feeds, and lives on or in other organisms while contributing nothing to the survival of the host organism
Pathogen
any microorganism that causes disease
Quarantine
the process of keeping an animal by itself to prevent the spread of a disease; isolation
Sanitation
applying practices that make something more acceptable by cleaning it
Sharps
bio hazard materials such as needles, scalpel blades and syringes
Sterilization
the process of killing and removing all microorganisms
virus
a pathogen consisting of a single nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat and having the ability to replicate only within a living cell
zoonosis
any disease that can be passed from animal to human
xenotransplantation
using animal parts for human benefit
example: using pig heart valve in humans
