Infection Control & Prevention

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  1. 1. A place where a pathogen lives and multiplies (e.g., human, animal, environment).
  2. 4. An individual who lacks effective resistance to a particular pathogen.
  3. 8. The way a pathogen moves from one host to another.
  4. 9. The primary measure for preventing the spread of infection, including washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based rub.
  5. 12. PPE worn over the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation or spread of airborne particles.
  6. 13. The process of destroying all microorganisms, including spores, on a surface or in a substance.
  7. 14. An agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth.
  8. 16. An infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare facility; also known as HAI.
  9. 18. Medical instruments that can cut or puncture, requiring careful disposal.
  10. 22. A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
  11. 26. A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
  12. 29. The ability of an organism to resist infection.
  13. 31. The process of destroying most pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects.
  14. 32. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  15. 33. Completely free of all living microorganisms and their spores.
  16. 34. An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
  17. 36. Measures taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, separating infected individuals.
  18. 37. A type of isolation precaution for infections spread by very small particles suspended in the air.
  19. 40. The sequence of conditions that allow for a disease to spread.
  20. 41. A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
  21. 42. Personal protective equipment worn on the hands to prevent contamination.
  22. 44. Basic infection control practices applied to all patients in any healthcare setting.
  23. 46. Goggles or a face shield worn to protect the eyes from splashes or sprays.
  24. 47. The action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something.
  25. 48. Contaminated materials that must be disposed of safely.
  26. 49. The process by which an infectious agent is spread from one source to another.
Down
  1. 2. A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
  2. 3. Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
  3. 5. The ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of health data.
  4. 6. Carrying or containing harmful microorganisms.
  5. 7. An abnormally high body temperature, typically accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium.
  6. 10. The act of cleansing hands with soap and water.
  7. 11. A biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms.
  8. 15. A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
  9. 17. Single-celled microorganisms that can cause infection.
  10. 19. A type of isolation precaution for infections spread through respiratory droplets.
  11. 20. The way a pathogen leaves its reservoir.
  12. 21. A type of isolation precaution for infections spread by direct or indirect touch.
  13. 23. A protective barrier worn over clothing to prevent contamination.
  14. 24. A sudden rise in the incidence of a disease.
  15. 25. The process of making something clean and healthy.
  16. 27. A group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts and molds, some causing infection.
  17. 28. An infectious agent that can only multiply inside the living cells of other organisms.
  18. 30. An injury caused by a hypodermic needle.
  19. 35. The act of administering a vaccine to produce immunity.
  20. 38. The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled in populations.
  21. 39. A substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
  22. 43. The way a pathogen enters a new host.
  23. 45. The absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.