Exam 5: Infection Control

An example of an exogenous disease is one that comes from

Symptoms of chronic disease are symptoms that have occurred over a long period of time.

Spore-forming bacteria such as diphtheria or bacteria fusiform may be difficult to destroy.

Endemic refers to

Microbes that live together on a host without harming it are called ____________________

Microbes that are transmitted by vectors are called ____________________

Into what infection risk category are instruments used to penetrate soft tissue or bone placed?

On the label of a chemical used in the dental office, which color denotes the risk for hazards to one's health?

The process of destroying all microorganisms is called

The best method of cleaning the operatory is

Opportunistic infections are the result of

Antibodies are substances that induce the body to form antigens.

Viruses such as anthrax and tetanus require living matter to reproduce and grow.

An instrument that comes into contact with the patient's skin, such as a blood pressure cuff, needs to be sterilized after each use.

Items that should go in a biohazard container include

Saprophytes cause

Symptoms and signs of disease are used to form a diagnosis, and a prognosis is a prediction about the course of the disease.

Nosocomial diseases are those that

Objective symptoms are also called signs.