CHAPTER 5- INFECTION CONTROL: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

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  1. 3. Also known as communicable disease, is when a disease spreads from one person to another.
  2. 7. Carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
  3. 13. Ringworm fungus of the foot.
  4. 14. Can be cleaned and disinfected to be used on more than one person even if there is accidental exposure to blood.
  5. 15. When cells reach their largest size they divide into two new cells, this is called__________.
  6. 17. This is the most common way infections spread.
  7. 19. This disinfectant is a form of formaldehyde and has a very high pH, can cause damage to skin, plastic, rubber and can cause metals to rust.
  8. 20. The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on the surface of the object before decontamination or sterilization.
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  1. 1. The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection is called ______.
  2. 2. Is also known as sodium hypochlorite.
  3. 4. Antiseptics are chemical ______ formulated for use on skin.
  4. 5. A local infection such as a ______ or abscess. is confined to a particular part of the body.
  5. 6. Disinfectants must have an _______, how much the disinfectant kills organisms, claims on the label.
  6. 8. The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris.
  7. 9. Also known as disposable.
  8. 10. HIV is spread mainly through the sharing of _____ and by unprotected sex.
  9. 11. Is a fluid created by infection.
  10. 12. What is the short form of quaternary ammonium compounds?
  11. 16. Process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores.
  12. 18. Is responsible for food poisoning and a wide range of diseases, including toxic shock syndrome.
  13. 19. If an item is made up of a material that has pores or openings it is known as?