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MEDICAL ASSISTANT NHA EXAM

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show Those caused by pathogenic microorganisms-bacteria, viruses,parasites,and fungi-which can be spread from one person to another.  
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show The microorganism that can cause diseases.  
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Resistance   show
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Reasons Prevention Is Important   show
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Virulent   show
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show Disease that attacks many people at one time  
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show Bacteria,specialized bacteria,viruses,fungi,and single-cell parasite  
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3 types of Bacteria(Bacterium,Single)   show
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Rod shaped and cause tuberculosis, tetanus, and otitis media.   show
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show Spirochetes  
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show Spore  
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show Specialized Bacteria  
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Smallest of infectious agents; they contain only DNA or RNA, but not both.   show
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Vary in size from miscroscope to visible with naked eye. 10X as large as bacteria. Includes yeasts and molds.   show
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Single-celled organisms that reproduce by budding. They cause candidiasis, vaginal infection, and infections in the mouth called thrush.   show
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They grow by extending tentacle-like projections. Visible to the naked eye. Include ringworm, nail fungus, and athlete's foot.   show
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Larger organisms that live in or on another organism. They vary from single-celled organisms to worms and insects.   show
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Protozoa   show
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show Multicellular parasites that often have complicated life cycles, which may include multiple hosts.  
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6 conditions that are necessary for microorganisms to grow and thrive:   show
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show is a measure of the amount of acid in anything: a slightly alkaline pH is one with minimal acidity.  
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show organism that requires oxygen  
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show organism that does not require oxygen  
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colonization   show
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show Intact Skin, Mucous Membranes, and Secretions  
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Mechanical responses the body makes to remove harmful irritants and pathogens   show
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Inflammation   show
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show Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Heat.  
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show Recognizes, attacks, and destroys pathogens  
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antigens   show
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antibodies   show
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show Immunoglobulins or gamma globulins  
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Make up about 15 percent of proteins in a person's blood:   show
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show cell-mediated immune response and humoral immune response  
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Two types of immunity an individual can have:   show
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show Genetic Immunity  
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Immunity results from the presence of antibodies.   show
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show Active Immunity, Passive Immunity, Natural Immunity, and Artificial Immunity  
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show Active Immunity  
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If antibodies are introduced from the outside:   show
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If the antibodies have been formed as a response to contacting a disease:   show
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show Artificial Immunity  
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show Reservoir or reservoir host-Portal of exit-Means of transmission-Portal of Entry-Susceptible host  
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show Asepsis  
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Sterile   show
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Medical Asepsis   show
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Also called sterile technique and the destruction of all microorganisms   show
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Sterile Technique   show
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show is frequent and effectiive handwashing by all medical office personnel.  
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5 other ways to maintain asepsis   show
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Should be used whenever there is a chance of coming into contact with body fluids.   show
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show 212oF  
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How long do you have to boil bacteria to make sure everything is disinfected?   show
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Refers to the killing of all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and bacterial spores.   show
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show Chemical, Gas, Dry Heat, and Steam  
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show Using an Autoclave  
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How long do you place unwrapped items in the autoclave?   show
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show 30 mins  
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How long do you place large double-wrapped packs in the autoclave?   show
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show 10-12 pints(about 6 liters)  
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What system does blood transport through?   show
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