Control: Principles and Practice Exam Questions
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome - ANSWER-a disease that destroys the immune system leading to death caused by HIV
acquired immunity - ANSWER-immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vaccinations), or through exposure to natural allergens (such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed)
allergy - ANSWER-reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods or chemicals
antiseptic - ANSWER-chemical germicide formulated for use on skin and are registered and regulated by FDA
Asymptomatic - ANSWER-Showing no symptoms or signs of infection
Bacilli - ANSWER-Short rod-shaped bacteria. Most common bacteria. Produces diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diptheria
Bacteria - ANSWER-Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics; some are harmful, some are harmless
bacterial spores - ANSWER-Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows thrm to withstand very harsh environments and to shed the coating when conditions are more favorable to them
Bactericidal - ANSWER-Capable of destroying bacteria
binary fission - ANSWER-The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells. Biofilms - ANSWER-Colonies of bacteria that adhere together and adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body
Bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body
by blood or body fluids.
Cilia - ANSWER-Hairlike extensions that protrude from cells and help sweep away fluids
and particles
cleaning - ANSWER-The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface using soap and water, or detergent and water
Cocci - ANSWER-Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups; the three types are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci
Communicable - ANSWER-Able to spread from person to person
contagious disease - ANSWER-also known as a communicable disease, disease that is
spread from person to person
contamination - ANSWER-The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin
Diagnosis - ANSWER-Determination of the cause and nature of a disease
Diplococci - ANSWER-Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as
pneumonia.
direct transmission - ANSWER-Transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking