Ch. 15 Infection Control - Key Terms

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Across
  1. 4. of transmission- A pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, that can cause a disease.
  2. 5. An infection or disease that originates within the body.
  3. 6. A way for the infectious agent to escape from the reservoir in which it has been growing.
  4. 9. based precautions- A person is likely to get an infection or disease, usually because body defenses are weak.
  5. 11. host- A process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic, including spores and viruses.
  6. 12. The absence of disease- producing microorganisms or pathogens.
  7. 15. care- associated Inanimate objects that contain infectious agents
  8. 17. disinfection- The process where bubbles created by an ultrasonic unit strike an item and explode, driving the cleaning solution into small spaces.
  9. 18. of exit- Protective barriers such as masks, gloves, gowns, and goggles.
  10. 21. precautions- Organisms and pathogens are present on an object or area.
  11. 22. Infections that occur when the body's defenses are weak.
  12. 27. Parasitic microorganisms that cannot live outside the cells of another living organism; commonly found in fleas, lice, and ticks.
  13. 28. agent- A viral infection of the liver transmitted by blood and other body secretions; a vaccine is available.
  14. 31. B Infections acquired by an individual in a healthcare facility (formerly known as Nosocomial).
  15. 32. units- Specific methods used for patients known or suspected to be infected with highly transmissible pathogens.
  16. 33. Microorganisms that live and reproduce in the absence of oxygen.
  17. 36. entry- Microorganisms that cause infection and disease (germs).
  18. 37. isolation- A way for the infectious agent to enter a new reservoir or host.
  19. 38. A piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies.
  20. 40. A viral infection of the liver for which there is currently no vaccine; often asymptomatic.
  21. 42. Methods used to protect certain patients from organisms present in the environment
  22. 43. Free from all organisms, including spores and viruses.
  23. 44. precaution- An area where an infectious agent can live
  24. 45. Cleaning equipment that uses sound waves to generate bubbles for cleaning debris from instruments.
  25. 46. protective equipment- An organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.
  26. 47. An infectious disease that affects a large number of people within a population, community, or region at the same time.
  27. 48. A disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another.
Down
  1. 1. Simple, one-celled organisms that multiply rapidly and are classified by shape.
  2. 2. host- An area that is set up for certain procedures and is free from all organisms.
  3. 3. Microorganisms that require oxygen to live and reproduce.
  4. 7. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; caused by HIV, it suppresses the immune system.
  5. 8. C- Multicellular parasitic organisms commonly called worms or flukes.
  6. 10. precautions Methods used to prevent the spread of pathogens that remain suspended in the air
  7. 13. A severe, often fatal viral hemorrhagic fever.
  8. 14. A series of events that must occur for an infection to spread from one person to another.
  9. 16. Simple, plant-like organisms such as yeasts and molds that live on dead organic matter.
  10. 17. of disinfection- The use of microorganisms or biologic agents as weapons to infect humans, animals, or plants.
  11. 19. The way an infectious agent moves from a reservoir to a new host (e.g., via air, food, or touch).
  12. 20. Microorganisms that are part of the normal flora of the body and are beneficial in maintaining certain body processes.
  13. 23. A process that destroys or kills pathogenic organisms; it is not always effective against spores and viruses.
  14. 24. An infectious disease that affects a high proportion of the population over a wide geographic area, such as a continent or the world.
  15. 25. Methods used for patients known or suspected to be infected with microorganisms that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
  16. 26. A small, living plant or animal not visible to the naked eye.
  17. 29. An infection or disease that originates outside the body.
  18. 30. field- Recommendations that must be followed to prevent contact with blood and body fluids.
  19. 34. disease- The use of chemicals to destroy or inhibit pathogenic organisms; usually used on instruments that do not penetrate body tissue.
  20. 35. Methods used for pathogens transmitted by large-particle droplets expelled during coughing, sneezing, or talking.
  21. 39. One-celled animal-like organisms often found in decayed materials, animal feces, or contaminated water.
  22. 41. precaustions- Objects or areas that do not contain disease-producing organisms and have a minimal chance of spreading infection.