Infection Control, Infection Cycle & Universal Precautions

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called _____.

• acquired pathogens
• inoculation pathogens
• positive pathogens
• bloodborne pathogens

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.

• sterilizers
• antiseptics
• disinfectants
• sanitizers

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered and regulated by the FDA are called _____.

• disinfectants
• cleaners
• quats
• antiseptics

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a _____.

• parasite
• contaminant
• bacteria
• virus

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____.

• hepatitis
• HPV
• MRSA
• AIDS

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____.

• contusion
• infection
• antitoxin
• abrasion

Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called _____.

• infection control equipment
• standard precautions
• universal precautions
• personal protective equipment

Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage?

• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis
• Blood poisoning
• Hepatitis

Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

• Disinfecting
• Decontaminating
• Cleaning
• Scrubbing

Nonpathogenic bacteria are _____

• toxic
• disease-producing
• harmful
• harmless