HST- Infection Control

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define bacteria

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one-celled microorganisms classified by shape

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parasite

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organisms that live on or in an organism of a different species

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fungi

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plant-like microorganisms found in air, soil, plants, or water

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Viruses
Options: smallest type of microorganism, a few molecules that invade host cell & take nutrients to multiply

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smallest type of microorganism, a few molecules that invade host cell & take nutrients to multiply

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pathogen

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capable of causing disease

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Are all infectious diseases communicable?

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false

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communicable

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spread person to person

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best way to prevent the spread of infection

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wash your hands

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2 types of direct transmission

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Contact & droplet

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medical asepsis

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maintain clean environment, reduce # of pathogens, aka clean technique