Chapter 3

5. Standard The Bloodborne Standard is an OSHA regulation that protects workers from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV and HBV.
8. a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.
9. an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
11. Healthcare-Associated Infection,
12. the process of cleaning one's hands to remove dirt, germs, and other microorganisms.
15. The invasion and growth of germs in the body
17. Blood,Plasma, urine, etc
19. Personal Protective Equipment
20. a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

1. lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
2. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria, which can come from the environment
3. a widespread infection that affects multiple organs or body systems.
4. Medical asepsis refers to a set of practices designed to prevent the spread of infection by reducing the number of microorganisms present in a healthcare environment. It aims to minimize the risk of infection by following specific protocols, including:
6. disease a condition that can be transmitted from one person or animal to another through the spread of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi.
7. an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat,
10. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
13. To put somethign On
14. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
16. the period over which eggs, cells, etc. are incubated.
18. remove (an item of clothing).