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In order for micoorganisms to survive certain growth requirements must be present in the enviroment | proper nutrition, oxygen, temperature, darkness, moisture, an pH |
For a pathogen to survive and produce disease a continuous cycle must be followed this is known as the: | infection process cycle |
The body has protective mechanism to help prevent the entrance of pathogens,they are: | the skin, mucous membranes, coughing, sneezing, tears, and sweat |
Microorganisms on the hands are classified into the following categories: | resident flora and transient flora |
Name two types of handwashing | antiseptic handwashing and alcohol based hand rub |
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
The OSHA bloodbourne pathogens standard as it pertains to the medical office includes 5 catergories: | Expourse control plan, safer medical device, labeling requirements, communication of hazards to employees and record keeping |
The 3 biggest threats to health care workers from occupational exposure are: | hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV |
Stages of Aids stage 1: | Acute HIV infection |
Stages of Aids stage 2: | Asymptomatec period |
Stages of Aids stage 3: | Symptomatic period |
Stages of Aids stage 4: | Aids |
A microorganism that needs oxygen in order to live and grow: | Aerobe |
Free from infection or pathogens the actions practiced to make and maintain an area object free from infection or pathogens: | Asepsis |
The condition in which the body or part of it is invaded before a pathogen: | Infection |
Taken into the body through the piercing of the skin barrier or mucous membranes, such as through needle sticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions: | Parenteral |
A diease producing microorganism: | Pathogen |
Harmless, nonpathogenic microorganisms that normally reside on the skin and usually do not cause disease also, known as normal flora: | Resident flora |
Microorganisms that reside on the superficial skin layers and are picked up in the course of daily activities. They are often pathogenic but can be removed easily from the skin by sanitizing the hands: | Transient flora |