CST WEEK 2024

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Across
  1. 6. hallow canal that is open at both ends and runs the length of a device
  2. 7. gram - rod causes ulcers
  3. 10. study of molecular substances
  4. 12. surgical discipline of women's health
  5. 13. when human break in sterile technique the patient is exposed to SSI risk
  6. 14. absence of microorganisms
  7. 15. largest organ
  8. 16. object that is no longer sterile
  9. 18. medical discipline of babies
  10. 22. multi-drug resistant
  11. 23. most common SSI; found commonly on skin
  12. 24. a lensed device used for viewing the interior of the body
  13. 27. pathogen outside of the intestine; common uti
  14. 28. tools of the trade
  15. 29. prion transferred via items contaminated with CNS tissue
  16. 30. 'father of aseptic surgery'
Down
  1. 1. gram - rod; found commonly in burns
  2. 2. basic unit of life
  3. 3. responsible for gas gangrene infection, cellulitis and fasciitis
  4. 4. gram + aerobic cocci; cause rheumatic fever
  5. 5. airborn nuclei; + AFB
  6. 8. microorganism that causes an infection
  7. 9. surgical discipline of genitourinary system
  8. 11. to make free of pathogenic microbes
  9. 14. core curriculum and the foundation of surgical knowledge
  10. 17. complete, no breaks or tears
  11. 19. the period of time when surgery takes place
  12. 20. acquired during the course of the surgical procedure
  13. 21. proteinaceous infectious particle
  14. 25. surgical discipline of the musculoskeletal system
  15. 26. gross organic debris on an object
  16. 31. returns blood from lower body