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WorksheetsMicrobial Growth and Pathogens Overview
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Microorganism
Small Living organism; found everywhere in the environment.
Large organisms that can be seen with the naked eye.
Organisms that only live in extreme conditions.
Organisms that are only found in water.
masks
should be changed if wet/soiled
can be reused indefinitely
should be changed every hour
can be touched anywhere when disposing
where do you dispose of needles
uncapped, unseparated, into the sharps container
in the regular trash
in a plastic bag
in a recycling bin
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hep B - causes liver damage, there is a vaccine for it.
Hep C - causes more severe liver damage, no vaccine.
HIV - attacks living immune cells, no vaccine.
Hep D - causes mild liver damage, there is a vaccine for it.
Fungi
Simple plant-like organisms living in dead, organic matter.
Photosynthetic organisms found in water.
Multicellular organisms that produce their own food.
Complex organisms that can move and respond to stimuli.
endogenic infection
When a healthy normal flora starts an infection in the body.
An infection caused by external pathogens entering the body.
A type of infection that is always symptomatic.
An infection that occurs only in immunocompromised individuals.
Nosocomial Infection (HAI)
An infection acquired in a hospital, usually by a h/c worker. Many are antibiotic resistant like MRSA.
An infection that occurs in the community and is not related to healthcare settings.
An infection that is easily treated with standard antibiotics.
An infection that is caused by a virus rather than bacteria.
bacteria
Single celled organism
Multi-celled organism
Virus
Fungi
5 environments microbes like to grow in
warm
cold
dry
bright
different ways pathogens cause infection and disease
release enzymes
cause allergic reactions
attack and invade living cells
produce antibodies
biohazard bag
used to dispose of anything soiled with blood or bodily secretions (infectious waste)
a bag for storing food items safely
a bag used for collecting recyclable materials
a bag for carrying personal belongings
What does PPE stand for?
personal protective equipment
personal safety equipment
public protection equipment
private protective equipment
needle safety act
requires a sharps injury log to be kept at all h/c facilities & with the following:
1. injured employee-confidential
2. type of needle and brand
mandates the use of only disposable needles in healthcare settings
prohibits the use of needles in all healthcare facilities
requires training for all staff on needle disposal methods
OSHA mandates for employers to have precautions for h/c workers called
Bloodborne pathogen standards
Workplace safety regulations
Hazardous materials handling guidelines
Employee health monitoring protocols
protozoa
Single-celled organisms that can cause diseases like malaria and dysentery.
Multicellular organisms found in oceans and lakes.
Bacteria that thrive in extreme environments.
Fungi that decompose organic matter.
gloves rules when applying/discarding
wash hands b4 and after
don't reuse gloves
change them between patients
wear gloves over bare skin
What are the 3 types of asepsis?
1. Antiseptic - can be used on skin to inhibit growth (rubbing alcohol, betadine)
2. Disinfectants - chemical to destroy/kill pathogenic organisms (bleach, not on skin)
3. Sterilization - destroys all microorganisms (autoclave - uses steam on instruments)
4. Sanitizers - reduce the number of microorganisms to safe levels (hand sanitizers)
what type of organism can you treat with antibiotics
viruses
fungi
bacteria
protozoa
what is the legal responsibility for employers if an employee is exposed to a pathogen
provide confidential medical evaluation and follow up.
ignore the exposure and continue normal operations.
provide a public announcement about the exposure.
terminate the employee's contract immediately.
handwashing
most important way to stop the spread of infection.
should wash after every meal.
only necessary when hands are visibly dirty.
can be skipped if using hand sanitizer.
