Infection Control - 1

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Laws are written by _____

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federal and state legislatures

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What type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body?

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pathogenic

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Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function?
bacteria, fungi, mold, virus

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virus

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One action of the biofilm community is to resist _____.

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the body's defense mechanisms

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Hepatitis can cause disease and damage which important body organ?

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liver

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Scarlett and Aiden are setting up their science experiment and want to make sure everything is super clean! Which device should they use for effective sterilization?

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autoclave

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Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes? phenolic disinfectants, petroleum distillates, quaternary ammonium compounds, bleaches

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phenolic disinfectants

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What is responsible for disfiguring infections linked to pedicure bowls in recent years? Options: hepatitis, biofilm, human papilloma virus, mycobacterium

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mycobacterium

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In most cases, clients who are infected with the hepatitis B virus or other bloodborne pathogens are _____?

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asymptomatic

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Clients with impaired immune systems are at _____ risk of infection should they encounter pathogens.

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very high