Streptococcus (strep throat) is caused by this type of pathogen.
bacteria
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MRSA, VRE, MDR-TB are ___________________ bacteria.
antibiotic resistant
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Herpes, Hepatitis B, and AIDS are caused by this type of pathogen.
virus
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Solutions applied directly to the skin that prevent or inhibit the growth of pathogens.
antiseptics
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Strong chemicals used to destroy pathogens on objects, not skin.
disinfectants
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Complete removal of pathogens. The most effective way to destroy all microorganisms and their spores.
sterilization
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This trains the immune system to recognize and combat pathogens and removes the susceptibility of the host.
vaccination
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How pathogens move. (4th link in chain of infection)
mode of transmission
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Someone who is capable of being infected. (6th link in chain of infection)
susceptible host
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5 common signs and symptoms of a local infection.
redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth, drainage
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An infection acquired in a healthcare facility that is unrelated to the patient's illness.
HAI or nosocomial infection
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Medical asepsis is referred to as the " _______________ technique".
clean
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______________ asepsis is referred to as the " sterile technique". It considers everything not sterile as contaminated.
Surgical
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The MOST important practice for aseptic technique.
hand hygiene
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In order to minimize the spread of diseases, the CDC recommends this approach to infection control: treat all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they were known to be infectious.
