HCB 102 test 2 Q&A

HCB 102 test 2 Q&A • Infection control involves... - answer-Taking steps to prevent the spread of infectious agents • Antibacterial - answer-Directed or effective against bacteria • Antiseptic - answer-Preventing the growth of microorganisms • Asepsis - answer-Condition of being aseptic • Aseptic technique refers to - answer-The prevention of contamination • Bacteria - answer-Any of a domain of prokaryotic round, spiral, or rod shaped single-called microorganism that may lack cell walls or are gram-positive or gram-negative. • Blood-born Pathogen - answer-A specific causative agent of disease located in the blood • Contagious Disease (Communicable Disease) - answer-An infectious disease communicable by contact with one who has it • Contaminated - answer-To infect by contact or association • Direct Contact - answer-Union or junction of body surfaces • Disinfectant - answer-To free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms...