13 Questions
What is the term for items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person without causing harm, even if exposed to blood or body fluids?
Multiuse
Which term refers to microorganisms that are harmless and perform useful functions without causing disease?
Nonpathogenic
What kind of disease results from prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients at work?
Occupational disease
Which term refers to organisms that grow and feed on another organism, providing no benefit to the host?
Parasites
What type of immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living?
Natural immunity
What does the term 'nonporous' refer to in the context provided?
Items without pores or openings
What is a characteristic of a parasitic disease?
Caused by parasites like lice and mites
Which term refers to harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans?
Pathogenic
What term is used to describe self-movement in organisms?
Motility
Which of the following types of organisms can cause pathogenic diseases?
Fungi
What term refers to the study of disease-producing microorganisms?
Pathology
Which of the following is a characteristic of pathogenic diseases?
They can cause harm to the host
What term describes diseases that are caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites?
Infectious diseases
Test your knowledge on medical terminology related to immunity, infection control, and occupational diseases. Learn about concepts such as motility, natural immunity, nonpathogenic, and nonporous materials.
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