HCB Test 2 questions with correct answers

What's does infection control involve? correct answer taking steps to prevent the spread of infectious agents Antibacterial correct answer directed or effective against bacteria (KILLS) antiseptic correct answer preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms Asepsis correct answer the condition of being aseptic (absence of pathogens growing) aseptic technique correct answer preventing infection (reduces the risk of infection) Bacteria correct answer single cell microorganism that multiplies rapidly blood-borne pathogen correct answer A specific causative agent of disease located in the blood (HIV or hepatitis) contagious disease correct answer infectious disease that is spread through contact with one who has it, with bodily discharge or an object touched by that person contaminated correct answer to soil, stain, or infect by contact or association (presence of blood or other material that is infectious or potentially infectious) direct contact correct answer union of body surfaces disinfectant correct answer free from infection (kills agent but not spores)