Medical Terminology Quiz

What does "asepsis" refer to?

• Presence of disease-causing microorganisms

• Absence of disease-causing microorganisms

• Spread of microorganisms

• Study of workplace design

What is "bioburden"?

• Amount of bacteria on sterilized surfaces

• Amount of bacteria on unsterilized surfaces

• A tool used to remove tooth decay

• A study of workplace design

What is the function of a "bur"?

• To study workplace design

• To remove tooth decay

• To destroy fungus

• To release substances

What does "carpal tunnel" refer to?

• A tool for cutting

• Painful nerve compression in the wrist

• Spread of microorganisms

• Time after disease exposure

What is "cross contamination"?

• Study of workplace design

• Spread of microorganisms on an area

• Time after disease exposure

• Free from microorganisms

What does "ergonomics" study?

• Workplace design

• Disease exposure

• Microbial flow

• Liquid pathogen passage

What is the purpose of a "fungicide"?

• To clean and remove dirt

• To destroy fungus

• To release substances

• To kill tuberculosis bacteria

What does "sanitizing" involve?

• Releasing substances

• Cleaning to remove dirt/germs

• Notching tools for cutting

• Killing tuberculosis bacteria

What does "sterile" mean?

• Free from microorganisms

• Microbes flowing back into dental tubes

• Liquid pathogens passing through tiny holes

• Time after disease exposure

What is "tuberculocide" used for?

• To destroy fungus

• To kill tuberculosis bacteria

• To clean and remove dirt

• To study workplace design