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A common means of preventing the spread of infections in the hospital and home
is Ans✓✓✓ handwashing, use disposable gloves an equipment, and proper
disposal of contaminated items
an agent that destroys infection producing organism Ans✓✓✓ antebiotic
An agent that is capable of either killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganism
Ans✓✓✓ Disinfectant
An identified link in the chain of infection is a Ans✓✓✓ portal of entry
any disease producing organism Ans✓✓✓ pathogen
Bacteria that require oxygen for metabolic processes are classified as Ans✓✓✓
aerobic
basic barrier precautions include which of the following Ans✓✓✓ gloves
Biologic respone modifier that affects cellular growth Ans✓✓✓ interferon
Chemical compound used on skin or tissue to eliminate microorganisms Ans✓✓✓
Anteseptic
dead tissue or foreign matter Ans✓✓✓ Debris
, For sterilization of supplies in home the best method is Ans✓✓✓ boiling water
genus of small, rod- shape- to round microorganisms found in tissue cells of
lices,fleas, ticks and mites and transmitted to humans by their bites Ans✓✓✓
Rocketsis
Helminths are Ans✓✓✓ worms or flukes
Hospital infection control policies and prodcedures are designed to Ans✓✓✓
prevent the spread of infections to hospital personnal and patients
In a normal response to an infection ,the white blood cell count will Ans✓✓✓
increase
infections spread most easily to others from body secretions found on or in
Ans✓✓✓ nasal secretions, coughing,and contaminated blood
interferon Ans✓✓✓ an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been
invaded by a virus
invasion and multiplication of microorganism Ans✓✓✓ Infection
item such as glove, gown, mask, protective evewear, and hair covering used to
protect the nurse from infectious organism are Called Ans✓✓✓ Personal
Protective Equipment(PPE)