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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