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