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What is the term for an agent that prevents bacterial multiplication but does not kill all forms of microorganisms?
What is the term for an agent that prevents bacterial multiplication but does not kill all forms of microorganisms?
- Disinfection
- Opportunistic pathogen
- Bacteriostatic (correct)
- Pathogenicity
Which term describes the process by which something is rendered unclean or unsterile?
Which term describes the process by which something is rendered unclean or unsterile?
- Contamination (correct)
- Pathogenicity
- Isolation
- Etiology
What does the term 'nosocomial infection' refer to?
What does the term 'nosocomial infection' refer to?
- Hospital-acquired infection (correct)
- Opportunistic pathogen
- Isolation techniques
- Infectious disease
Which term describes the process by which pathogens are destroyed from inanimate objects?
Which term describes the process by which pathogens are destroyed from inanimate objects?
What is the term for the ability of microorganisms to produce disease?
What is the term for the ability of microorganisms to produce disease?
What type of disease results from the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in a host?
What type of disease results from the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in a host?
Which method of transmission refers to the immediate direct transfer of microorganisms from person to person or body surface to body surface?
Which method of transmission refers to the immediate direct transfer of microorganisms from person to person or body surface to body surface?
What does indirect contact transmission refer to?
What does indirect contact transmission refer to?
Which type of transmission occurs when the mucous membrane of the nose, mouth, or conjunctiva are exposed to the secretions of an infected person?
Which type of transmission occurs when the mucous membrane of the nose, mouth, or conjunctiva are exposed to the secretions of an infected person?
Biologic vectors like animals are involved in which type of transmission?
Biologic vectors like animals are involved in which type of transmission?
Which defense mechanism protects the body against all types of microorganisms regardless of prior exposure?
Which defense mechanism protects the body against all types of microorganisms regardless of prior exposure?
What are some examples of anatomic and physiologic barriers that form part of non-specific defenses?
What are some examples of anatomic and physiologic barriers that form part of non-specific defenses?
What is the main purpose of infection control in a healthcare setting?
What is the main purpose of infection control in a healthcare setting?
Which term refers to microorganisms that causes diseases?
Which term refers to microorganisms that causes diseases?
What is the difference between resident flora and transient flora?
What is the difference between resident flora and transient flora?
Why is knowledge of the transmission of microorganisms essential in nursing care?
Why is knowledge of the transmission of microorganisms essential in nursing care?
What activities lead to the skin picking up transient flora?
What activities lead to the skin picking up transient flora?
Which term refers to microorganisms that collectively reside in a specific area of the body?
Which term refers to microorganisms that collectively reside in a specific area of the body?
During which stage of the infectious process do specific signs and symptoms develop and become evident?
During which stage of the infectious process do specific signs and symptoms develop and become evident?
What is the term used to refer to the manner in which a pathogen enters a susceptible host?
What is the term used to refer to the manner in which a pathogen enters a susceptible host?
Which term describes an infection that is a direct result of a diagnostic procedure?
Which term describes an infection that is a direct result of a diagnostic procedure?
What does the term 'Reservoir' refer to in the chain of infection?
What does the term 'Reservoir' refer to in the chain of infection?
Which term describes an infection originated from the hospital environment or hospital personnel?
Which term describes an infection originated from the hospital environment or hospital personnel?
What stage of the infectious process extends from the onset of non-specific signs and symptoms to the appearance of specific signs and symptoms?
What stage of the infectious process extends from the onset of non-specific signs and symptoms to the appearance of specific signs and symptoms?
Why should gloves be changed and discarded between clients or when torn or grossly soiled?
Why should gloves be changed and discarded between clients or when torn or grossly soiled?
What is the purpose of eyewear in healthcare settings?
What is the purpose of eyewear in healthcare settings?
What do isolation precautions aim to prevent?
What do isolation precautions aim to prevent?
What do universal precaution techniques aim to do?
What do universal precaution techniques aim to do?
What is the purpose of body substance isolation in medical treatment?
What is the purpose of body substance isolation in medical treatment?
What is an example of disease-specific isolation precaution?
What is an example of disease-specific isolation precaution?
