Infection Control Worksheet

very safe and fast acting disinfectants
what is MSDS
One-celled microorganisms that has both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful some are harmless
Chemical products approved by EPA design to destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces
Spherical bacteria that grows in pairs and causes diseases such as pneumonia
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells
The ability to produce an effect
The invasion of body tissues by disease- causing pathogens
Are the methods use to eliminate or reduce transmission of infectious organisms
self-movement
A fluid created by infection
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
Harmless microorganisms that may preform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause harm
Chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
Capable of destroying viruses
a ringworm fungus of the foot
The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores
Pus-forming bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses,pustules,and boils.
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria that causes diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and poisoning
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
made or constructed of a material that has pores or an openings. Porous items are absorbent
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
Capable of destroying bacteria
The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residue such as dust, hair and skin
The removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an item's surfaces, and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust,hair and skin