16 Questions
What is the definition of asepsis?
The absence of disease-producing microorganisms
Why is knowledge of asepsis and awareness of how microorganisms are transmitted essential for safe nursing care environment?
To reduce the number and transfer of pathogens
What is the impact of infections on the health status of people?
Major impact on the health status
What does medical asepsis aim to achieve?
Reduction in the number and transfer of pathogens
What is the economic burden caused by infections?
Uncontrollably expensive treatments and medications
Why should ASEPSIS and INFECTION CONTROL be an onerous effort among health care workers?
To reduce the number and transfer of pathogens
What is the term for a substance that inhibits the growth of pathogens but does not necessarily destroy them?
Antiseptic
What is the term for the process by which all microorganisms including their spores are destroyed?
Sterilization
What is the term for a hospital-acquired infection?
Nosocomial Infection
What is the term for a person or an animal who harbors pathogens within their body but shows no signs of illness?
Carrier
What is the term for the natural habitat for the growth and multiplication of microorganisms?
Reservoir
What is the term for the process by which something is rendered unclean or unsterile?
Contamination
What is the term for a substance, usually intended for use on inanimate objects, that destroys pathogens but generally not the spores?
Disinfectant
What is the term for the separation of persons with communicable diseases from other persons to prevent transmission to susceptible individuals?
Isolation
What is the term for a disease-producing microorganism?
Pathogen
What is the term for the study of causes?
Etiology
Test your knowledge on the topic of asepsis and infection control in a nursing care environment. Understand the transmission of microorganisms and essential practices for safe nursing care.
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