Microbiology & Infection Control

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Across
  1. 1. The federal agency that enforces safety laws to protect workers.ASEPSIS The absence of all microorganisms; a "germ-free" condition.
  2. 4. Equipment that uses steam under pressure to sterilize.
  3. 5. Physical removal of debris; the mandatory first step.
  4. 7. Protective barrier like a gown, mask, or goggles (Abbr).
  5. 9. Red, puncture-resistant container used for needles and blades.STERILIZATION The process that destroys ALL life forms, including spores.
  6. 10. Kills most pathogens on surfaces, but not spores.
  7. 12. Cleaning device that uses sound waves and bubbles (cavitation).
  8. 14. The only certain way to confirm sterilization is a _____ test.
  9. 15. Federal agency that makes health recommendations (Abbr).
  10. 16. Dormant, "armor-plated" form of bacteria; very hard to kill.
  11. 17. Transfer of germs from one object or person to another (No hyphen).
Down
  1. 2. Concept that all patients are treated as potentially infectious (No spaces).
  2. 3. A microorganism that causes disease.
  3. 6. Microbes that live on us naturally without causing harm (No spaces).
  4. 8. Blood or saliva on an instrument is known as _____.
  5. 11. The strength or "nastiness" of a pathogen.
  6. 13. Chemicals used to kill germs on living tissue like skin.