Chapter 4- Safety & Infection Control || Well-Enlightened
Q&A.
Aerobe correct answers An organism that requires oxygen to live.
Anaerobe correct answers An organism that requires little or no oxygen to live.
Antisepsis correct answers The process of using an antiseptic to prevent or inhibit the growth of
pathogenic organisms.
Asepsis correct answers Term that describes the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other
microorganisms.
Autoclave correct answers A machine used frequently in healthcare facilities to kill all
microorganisms and their spores on a surface.
Bacteria correct answers Small, one-celled organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye; can
be pathogenic (cause disease).
Biohazard Sharps Container correct answers A puncture-resistant container used for disposing of
waste-contaminated sharps, including needles, scalpels, glass slides, and broken glassware.
Biopsy correct answers A piece of tissue removed from the body for examination; the process of
removing tissue for examination.
Bloodborne Pathogens correct answers Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause
disease.
Body Mechanics correct answers The proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the
performance of physical tasks, such as lifting and sitting.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome correct answers A painful, progressive hand and arm condition caused
by compression of a key nerve in the wrist; can be caused when wrists are not supported during
keyboard use.
Chain of Infection correct answers The sequence of events that allows infection to move from
one source or host to another.
Direct Contact correct answers A type of infection transmission in which the pathogen travels
directly from one host to another, such as in person-to-person transmission.
Disinfection correct answers The use of antimicrobial agents on nonliving objects or surfaces to
destroy or deactivate microorganisms.
Q&A.
Aerobe correct answers An organism that requires oxygen to live.
Anaerobe correct answers An organism that requires little or no oxygen to live.
Antisepsis correct answers The process of using an antiseptic to prevent or inhibit the growth of
pathogenic organisms.
Asepsis correct answers Term that describes the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other
microorganisms.
Autoclave correct answers A machine used frequently in healthcare facilities to kill all
microorganisms and their spores on a surface.
Bacteria correct answers Small, one-celled organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye; can
be pathogenic (cause disease).
Biohazard Sharps Container correct answers A puncture-resistant container used for disposing of
waste-contaminated sharps, including needles, scalpels, glass slides, and broken glassware.
Biopsy correct answers A piece of tissue removed from the body for examination; the process of
removing tissue for examination.
Bloodborne Pathogens correct answers Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause
disease.
Body Mechanics correct answers The proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the
performance of physical tasks, such as lifting and sitting.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome correct answers A painful, progressive hand and arm condition caused
by compression of a key nerve in the wrist; can be caused when wrists are not supported during
keyboard use.
Chain of Infection correct answers The sequence of events that allows infection to move from
one source or host to another.
Direct Contact correct answers A type of infection transmission in which the pathogen travels
directly from one host to another, such as in person-to-person transmission.
Disinfection correct answers The use of antimicrobial agents on nonliving objects or surfaces to
destroy or deactivate microorganisms.
