Infection Control

Match the term with the correct definition Microorganism a small living organism that is not visible to the naked eye Nonpathogen Part of normal flora of the body and are beneficial in maintaining body processes Pathogens Microorganisms that cause infection and diseases Endogenous Means infection or disease originates within the body Exogenous Means infection or disease originates outside the body Opportunistic Infections Those that occur when the body's defenses are weak Aerobic organisms that require oxygen to live Anaerobic organisms that live and reproduce in absence of oxygen Hospital-acquired infections an infection acquired by an individual in a health care facility such as a hospital or LTC facility Fill in the chain of infection and give one example. Sort under correct levels of aseptic control measures. Antisepsis prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms but are NOT effective against spores viruses Example: Alcohol Can be used on skin Lowest level of asepsis Disinfection Process that uses chemicals to destroy or kill pathogenic organisms Example: Bleach Middle level of asepsis Can irritate or damage skin, only used on objects not people Sterilization Process that destroys ALL microorganisms, both pathogenic nonpathogenic, including spores viruses Example: Autoclave Used on instruments not people Highest level of asepsis Sterile means free from all organisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses. Contaminated means that organisms and pathogens are present. Asepsis is defined as the absence of disease-producing microorganisms, or pathogens.