Vocabulary words review
Household bleach, ex. Clorox Sodium hypochlorite
Hospital Grade Disinfectants Fungucidal Pseudomonacidal Virucidal Bactericidal Tuberculocidal
Most effective form of decontamination Sterilization
Lowest level of decontamination Sanitation
This can kill bacteria. It is safe to use on the skin. Antiseptic
Kills microbes (germs) on non porous surfaces. Ex. combs, shears Disinfectant
a higher level of decontamination than sanitation. 2 nd level a higher level of decontamination than sanitation. 2 nd level Disinfection
Most popular method of sterilization. Involves steam Steam autoclave
Safe and fast acting disinfectant. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds QUATS
Causes contamination. Ex. DIRTY TOWELS, USED COMBS AND BRUSHES Contaminant
Disinfectant with three widely used forms. Used on implements and skin Alcohol
Disinfectants used most on metal implements. Phenols
This is used in combination with disinfectants Ultrasonic cleaner
Shows NO signs or symptoms of infection. Asymptomatic
An active gas used in formalin. It is Not used any more Formaldehyde
Covered cabinet or container containing an active fumigant Dry sanitizer
Covered receptacle containing a disinfectant
Bacteria, Diseases and Illnesses
This organism lives on dead matter like garbage saprophytes
Harmful and disease producing bacteria Pathogens
Requires living matter for growth Parasites
Disease caused by itch mite Scabies
Minute, one celled micro- organisms, germs microbes bacteria
Round shaped, appear singly or in groups COCCI
MOST COMMON BACTERIA SHORT ROD SHAPED Bacilli
Spiral or cork-screw shaped. Spirilla
Responsible for abscesses, boils and pustules Staphylococci
Grows in chains. Causes strep throat Streptococci
Grows in pairs, causes pneumonia Diplococci
Whip like motion that moves the bacteria in liquid tissue Flagella
Resistant to antibiotics. Include measles, hepatitis, HIV, common cold Virus
Developed after the body has overcome a disease or through inoculation Acquired immunity
An inborn ability to resist certain diseases Natural immunity
Local infection (in one area or a small area) Boil, pustule, abscess, insect bite
General infection (through out the body Blood poisoning, syphilis,
Material needed to sustain the life of bacteria Protoplasm
Technical term for head lice Pediculosis
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