Across
- 4. What condition is frequently associated with patients who have undergone prolonged mechanical ventilation in healthcare settings?
- 7. Occurs when a cell or bacteria becomes less sensitive to a specific drug
- 8. What medical device is used to drain and collect urine from the bladder?
- 9. What type of solution is commonly used for disinfection and sanitization in healthcare settings?
- 11. What does a microorganism do when it taints a sterile environment?
- 12. Which bacteria strain is commonly associated with foodborne illnesses and gastrointestinal infections?
Down
- 1. What term describes the state of alert and proactive measures taken to combat potential infectious threats?
- 2. What kind of infection originates from being in a hospital or healthcare facility?
- 3. What product is often used as an alternative when soap and water are not readily available for hand hygiene?
- 5. What abbreviation stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that causes difficult-to-treat infections?
- 6. What organism serves as a carrier or transmitter of an infectious agent?
- 10. What type of bacterial infection commonly causes skin abscesses and can sometimes lead to more serious complications?