Across
- 2. guidelines set by the CDC to prevent the spread of infection(2 words)
- 5. used to prevent transmission of microorganisms though respiratory secretions (2 words)
- 6. also called a microbial barrier (2 words)
- 12. this type of hepatitis is preventable by vaccination (2 words)
- 13. a responsibility of everyone
- 16. taken off when one prepares to handwash
- 17. the last step of handwashing
- 19. a bacteria, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease
- 20. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (abbrev)
- 21. the number of steps of handwashing
- 24. MRSA(full title)
- 25. the first line of defense for disease prevention
- 27. the sixth step of the chain of infection (2 words)
- 28. hospital acquired infections (abbrev)
Down
- 1. The full name of VRE (4 words)
- 3. a group of distinct diseases that affects the liver
- 4. the cough etiquette we are all to use (2 words)
- 7. Full name of C-diff (2 words)
- 8. infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans (3 words)
- 9. used to prevent infections where a virus remains infectious over distances suspended in air (2 words)
- 10. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (abbrev)
- 11. personal protective equipment (abbrev)
- 14. the number of steps in the chain of infection
- 15. instituted to prevent spread of microorganisms through body fluids/materials (2 words)
- 18. the first step of handwashing
- 22. the distance in feet we ideally should keep from others who are coughing(2 words)
- 23. vigorous and brief rubbing together of all surfaces of lathered hands
- 25. previously called nosocomial infections (abbreviated)
- 26. free of living microorganisms that cause disease