| A | B |
|---|
| infection | invasion of a suceptible host by microorganism |
| bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, | microorganisims |
| nosocomial infection | infection acquired while in the hospital |
| pathogens | microorganisms that cause disease |
| nonpathogens | microorganisms that do not cause disease |
| reservoir | places where microorganisms can survive |
| escape routes for microorganisms such as respiratory system | portal of exit |
| portal of entry | where microorganisms enter the body |
| mode of transmission | how microorganisms are transmitted from person to person |
| practices used to keep an area free of disease producing microorganism | asepsis |
| "clean technique" | medical asepsis |
| sterile technique | also called sterile and iliminates any microorganisms |
| agency that oversees safety in the work place | OSHA |
| has to have oxygen present to live | aerobic |
| can live without oxygen | anaerobic |
| Personal protective equipment such as gloves and gowns | PPE |
| MRS and VRE | resistant to most antibiotics and require contact isolation |
| effectively destroys all microorganisms | sterilization |
| single most effective method of preventing spread of germs | handwashing |
| infection will occur when the ___ ____ ___ ___ is broken | chain of infection |
| swelling, redness, tenderness. and warmth | signs of infection |
| causes ringworm | fungi |
| causes hepatitis | virus |
| causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | richettsiae |
| causes thrush | fungi |
| causes strep throat | bacteria |
| causes malaria | protozoa |
| causes pneumonia | bacteria |
| causes AIDS | virus |
| one celled microorganis | bacteria |
| prefer warm dark environment | pathogens |
