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WorksheetsCh. 6 Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a microorganism?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
An infection that spreads throughout the body
A disease that cannot be spread from one person to another
Measures used to control the spread of pathogens
What is a localized infection?
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
An infection acquired within a healthcare setting
An infection that spreads throughout the body
Measures used to control the spread of pathogens
What is a systemic infection?
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
An infection acquired within a healthcare setting
An infection that spreads throughout the body
Measures used to control the spread of pathogens
What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
An infection acquired within a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care for another condition
An infection that spreads throughout the body
Measures used to control the spread of pathogens
What is a communicable disease?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
An infectious disease transmissible by direct or indirect contact
Measures used to control the spread of pathogens
What is a noncommunicable disease?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
A disease not capable of being spread from one person to another
Measures used to control the spread of pathogens
What is medical asepsis?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
The state of being completely free of microorganisms
What is surgical asepsis?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
The state of being completely free of microorganisms
What are mucous membranes?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
The state of being completely free of microorganisms
What are Standard Precautions?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
What are bloodborne pathogens?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
What are multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)?
A living thing that can only be seen under a microscope
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
Microorganisms that are resistant to one or more antimicrobial agents
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
What does VRE stand for?
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
What does C. difficile or C. diff stand for?
Clostridioides difficile
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
What does CRE stand for?
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Measures used to reduce, remove, and control the spread of pathogens
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease
The membranes that line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
