infection control safety a safe place cause & affect miscellaneous
100
What is a parasite
this organism grows and feeds on a living organism without contributing to that organism
100
What is all disinfectants must be
bactericidal
viracidal &
fungicidal
all disinfectants must have these three specifications at least
100
What is antiseptics
chemical germicides formulated for use on the skin and are registered and regulated by the food and drug administration.
100
What are fungi
these are single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses. that can produce contagious diseases like ringworm.
100
What is antiseptics
Chemical germacides formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by the food and drug administration,
200
What is germ
The non-scientific term for infectious organisms
200
What is an indirect transmission
occurs through contact with an intermediate contaminated object, such as a razor, extractor, nipper or an environmental surface upon which the pathogen resides.
200
What is hand washing
one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another.
200
What are bacteria
single-celled micro-organisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
200
What is MRSA
this initially appears as a skin infection resulting in boils, pimples, and rashes or boils that are difficult to occur.
300
What is systemic infection
a pathogen has spread throughout the body rather than staying in one organ
300
What is a parasitic disease
a disease that is caused by parasites such as lice and mites.
300
What is standard precautions?
guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employees to assume that any blood and body fluids are potentially infectious.
300
What is mycobacterium
This is the name of a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water.
300
What is cleaning
the mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing pathogens
400
What is contamination
The presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or any other potentially infectious materials on the surface of an item, or visible dirt and debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
400
What are blood-borne pathogens
Disease-causing microorganisms are carried by the blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
400
What is ppe
specialized clothing or equipment is worn by an employee for protection against a hazard.
400
What is a virus
a sub-microscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism.
400
What is OSHA occupational safety and health administration
This was created as a part of the U.S. Department of labour to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace
500
What is sterilization
The process of destroying all microbial life including spores.
500
What is Environmental Protection Agency or EPA
what company regulates all types of disinfectants
500
What is biofilm
colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces as well as the human body. They secrete a sticky, hard to penetrate, protective coating that cements them together.
500
What are staphylococci
are among the most common bacteria that affect humans and are routinely found in our environment.
500
What is direct transmission
involves the transmission of pathogens through kissing touching coughing sneezing and talking






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