| A | B |
|---|
| Bacteria that are round or spherical | cocci |
| One celled animals found in decayed materials and contaminated water | protozoa |
| Simple plantlike organisms such as yeast and molds | fungi |
| smallest microorganisms visble only by using an electron microscope | virus |
| Any organism that requires oxygen in order to live and reproduce | Aerobic |
| An infection present in a health care facility and transmitted by health care workers | Nosocomial |
| An infection that occurs when the body defenses are weak | opportunistic |
| A process that prevents or inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms | disinfection |
| Any object that may contain pathogens | contaminated |
| An infection or disease that orgininates within the body | Endogenous |
| Parasitic microorganisms carried by fleas, lice, and ticks | rickettsiae |
| Which of the following disease is not caused by a virus | tuberculosis |
| In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of | portal of exit |
| in the chain of infection an instrument contaminated with blood acts as a | means of transmission |
| The process that destroys all microorganisms both pathogenic and nonpathogenic | sterilization |
| Many microorganisms are part of the normal flora of the body and are beneficial in maintainig certain body processes | True |
| Microorganisms tha cause infection and disease are called non pathogens | False- the one that causes disease is pathogens |
| Rod shaped bacteria are called spirilla | False- rod shaped bacteria are bacilli |
| Viruses cannot reproduce unless they are inside another living cell | True |
| Protozoa cause diseases such as ringworm and athletes foot | False-Fungi causes athletes foot |
| Microorganisms prefer a dark cold moist area | False- They prefer a warm enviroment |
| An exogenous disease orginates outside the body | True |
| Handwashing is an example of a disinfection process | False- They get rid of pathogens |
| While washing hands, use hot water | False-Use warm water |
| Fingertips should be pointed downward while washing hands | True |
| All patients should be considered a potential source of infection | True |
