Chapter 4

Front 1

What is the study of small organisms?

Back 1

Microbiology

Front 2

Which of the following does not produce disease?

1. diplococci

2. Saprophytes

3. sapropytes

4. Staphylococci

Back 2

Saprophytes

Front 3

Which of the following identifies the most common form of bacterial cells?

1. cocci

2. bacilli

3. spirilla

4. Streptococci

Back 3

Bacilli

Front 4

What type of bacterial cell is a coiled, corkscrew-shaped organism that can cause highly contagious diseases?

Back 4

Spirilla

Front 5

the size of viruses in relation to bacteria is:

Back 5

much smaller than bacteria

Front 6

A virus does not cause:

1. mumps

2. measles

3. smallpox

4. strep throat

Back 6

Strep Throat

Front 7

Plants or animals that live on or obtain nutrients from another organisms are called

Back 7

External Parasites

Front 8

what is developed through the injection of antigens that stimulate the body's immune response?

Back 8

passive immunity

Front 9

the low-level destruction of surface bacteria is called:

Back 9

sanitation

Front 10

the second level of infection control is :

Back 10

disinfection

Front 11

the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires the use of an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant or an EPA-registered disinfectant labeled as effective against:

Back 11

HIV and HBVff

Front 12

What is the regulating agency under the department of labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace?

Back 12

OSHA

Front 13

What group approves the efficacy of disinfectants?

Back 13

EPA

Front 14

Implements that come in contact with the client must be :

Back 14

discarded or disinfected

Front 15

When disinfecting an implement, it is important to:

Back 15

pre-clean the implement

Front 16

When using chemical disinfecting agents, it is important to:

Back 16

remember it takes time to destroy microbes

Front 17

What is the first step to take when exposed to a client's blood during a procedure?

Back 17

stop the service and wash your hands

Front 18

A bleeding wound should be treated by:

Back 18

applying pressure with the gauze and gloved hand

Front 19

What is the first course of action taken if it is suspected that a person is choking?

Back 19

Determine if the victim can talk or cough.

Front 20

One-celled microorganisms that are classified as either disease- producing or non disease-producing

Back 20

Bacteria

Front 21

Nondisease producing bacteria are called:

Back 21

Nonpathogenic Bacteria

Front 22

Saprophytes

Back 22

Non pathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter

Front 23

Cocci

Back 23

Spherical or round-shaped bacterial cells that appear singularly or in groups

Front 24

Staphylococci

Back 24

Pus-forming bacterial cells that are present in abscesses, pustules and boils.

Front 25

Diplococci

Back 25

Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia

Front 26

Bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly in what stage?

Back 26

Active Stage

Front 27

the dormant stage that bacteria enter when the environment makes the bacteria's survival difficult

Back 27

Inactive Stage

Front 28

Bacilli and spirillum can move themselves by using hair like projections known as

Back 28

flagella

Front 29

Virus

Back 29

sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts

Front 30

HBV

Back 30

a Highly infectious disease that affects the liver

Front 31

AIDS

Back 31

a highly infectious disease that interferes with the body's natural immune system

Front 32

External Parasites

Back 32

Head lice, itch mites, ringworm and nail fungus

Front 33

Infection

Back 33

the growth of a parasitic organism within the body

Front 34

Bloodborne pathogens

Back 34

Bacteria or viruses that are transmitted through blood or body fluids causing infectious diseases

Front 35

Tuberculosis

Back 35

contagious, potentially fatal infection caused by airborne bacteria that first affect the lungs

Front 36

Contagious Disease

Back 36

a disease that is easily spread from one person to another

Front 37

Local Infection

Back 37

infection present in a small, confined area indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple or inflammation

Front 38

Immunity

Back 38

the body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it

Front 39

Passive Immunity

Back 39

the stimulation of the body's immune response through the injection of antibodies

Front 40

Infection Control

Back 40

Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes

Front 41

3 levels of infection control

Back 41

Sanitation disinfection and sterilization

Front 42

Antiseptics

Back 42

products used to arrest or prevent the growth of microorganisms on the skin

Front 43

Efficacy Labels

Back 43

required on all disinfectants and inform the user about what organisms the product is effective against.

Front 44

Disinfection

Back 44

second level of infection control. Does not eliminate bacterial spores

Front 45

Pre-cleaning instruments can be cleaned using

Back 45

high-frequency energy waves

Front 46

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

Back 46

key information that may prove helpful during an allergic reaction related to product usage. Will have ingredients, associated hazards, combustions levels and storage requirements

Front 47

Sterilization

Back 47

3rd level of infection control. destroys all small organisms, including bacterial spores

Front 48

Steam Autoclave

Back 48

uses pressurized steam to sterilize critical implements

Front 49

Chemiclave

Back 49

Sterilizes surgical instruments with high-pressure, high-temp vapor