Infection Control

Question 1

Organisms that require oxygen to live

Answer 1

Aerobic

Question 2

Organisms that live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen

Answer 2

Anaerobic

Question 3

Process that inhibits or prevents the growth of pathogenic organisms

Answer 3

Antisepsis

Question 4

Absence of pathogens

Answer 4

Asepsis

Question 5

Rod shaped

Answer 5

Bacilli

Question 6

Comma shaped

Answer 6

Vibros

Question 7

Round or spherical shaped

Answer 7

Cocci

Question 8

Spiral or corkscrew

Answer 8

Spirilla

Question 9

Round or spherical arranged in clusters

Answer 9

Staphylococci

Question 10

Organisms and pathogens are present

Answer 10

Contaminated

Question 11

Process that destroys or kills pathogens

Answer 11

Disinfection

Question 12

Plant like organism that live on dead organic matter

Answer 12

Fungi

Question 13

Small living plant or animal organism not visible to naked eye

Answer 13

Microorganism

Question 14

Germ or disease producing microorganism

Answer 14

Pathogen

Question 15

One celled animal organisms found in decayed materials and contain instead water

Answer 15

Protozoa

Question 16

Parasitic microorganism. Lives on flea, ticks, and mites

Answer 16

Rickettsae

Question 17

Smallest microorganism

Answer 17

Virus

Question 18

Virus that causes AIDS

Answer 18

HIV

Question 19

Method followed to prevent the spread of germs or pathogens

Answer 19

Aseptic technique

Question 20

Bag where the tools are sterilized

Answer 20

Autoclave bag

Question 21

Container for contaminated waste, red bag

Answer 21

Biohazardous bag

Question 22

1 part leach to 10 parts water

Answer 22

10% bleach solution

Question 23

What are hats, cloves and gowns?

Answer 23

PPE

Question 24

Virus that effects the liver and makes scar tissue on the liver

Answer 24

HBV and hepatitis

Question 25

Used for mouth to mouth resesitation

Answer 25

Mouthpiece

Question 26

Container to put needes to prevent sticks

Answer 26

Sharps container

Question 27

Treat all patients like they are infectious

Answer 27

Standard precautions

Question 28

Free from bacteria and microorganism

Answer 28

Sterilization

Question 29

Uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies

Answer 29

Autoclave

Question 30

Item use for disinfection

Answer 30

Bleach

Question 31

Bubbles Strike Article Explode

Answer 31

Cavitation

Question 32

Method of sterilization for things that corrode and powders

Answer 32

Dry heat

Question 33

Solution used to remove oil items that need to be sterilized

Answer 33

Ether

Question 34

To make sure items are sterile

Answer 34

Indicator

Question 35

Like an autoclave but in home environment

Answer 35

Pressure cooker

Question 36

Used sound waves to clean

Answer 36

Ultrasonic

Question 37

A pathogen such as bacteria or virus

Answer 37

Causative agent

Question 38

A place where the pathogen agent can live, also called host

Answer 38

Reservoir

Question 39

A way in which the pathogen can be transmitted to another host.

Answer 39

Mode of transmission

Question 40

A way for the pathogen to enter a new host

Answer 40

Susceptible host

Question 41

The most effective first line of defense to control the spread of pathogens

Answer 41

Washing hands