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What is a parasite
this organism grows and feeds on a living organism without contributing to that organism
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What is all disinfectants must be
bactericidal viracidal & fungicidal
all disinfectants must have these three specifications at least
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What is antiseptics
chemical germicides formulated for use on the skin and are registered and regulated by the food and drug administration.
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What are fungi
these are single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses. that can produce contagious diseases like ringworm.
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What is antiseptics
Chemical germacides formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by the food and drug administration,
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What is germ
The non-scientific term for infectious organisms
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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.
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What is hand washing
one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another.
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What are bacteria
single-celled micro-organisms that have both plant and animal characteristics.
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What is MRSA
this initially appears as a skin infection resulting in boils, pimples, and rashes or boils that are difficult to occur.
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What is systemic infection
a pathogen has spread throughout the body rather than staying in one organ
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What is a parasitic disease
a disease that is caused by parasites such as lice and mites.
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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.
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What is mycobacterium
This is the name of a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water.
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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
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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.
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What are blood-borne pathogens
Disease-causing microorganisms are carried by the blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV.
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What is ppe
specialized clothing or equipment is worn by an employee for protection against a hazard.
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What is a virus
a sub-microscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism.
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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
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What is sterilization
The process of destroying all microbial life including spores.
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What is Environmental Protection Agency or EPA
what company regulates all types of disinfectants
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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.
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What are staphylococci
are among the most common bacteria that affect humans and are routinely found in our environment.
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What is direct transmission
involves the transmission of pathogens through kissing touching coughing sneezing and talking
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