Universal Precautions ANS - Set of guidelines published by the OSHA that requires the employer and
employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids contain pathogens and are thus infectious.
MRSA ANS - Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
EPA ANS - An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing
pollution and protecting the environment
Sanitation,sterilization, disinfection ANS - 3 levels of infection control
Antiseptic ANS - A substance which prevents infectionthat is used on the skin
Bacteria ANS - One-celled microorganisms, some of which are beneficial and some of which cause
disease
Bacilli ANS - Aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium
Spirilla ANS - Spiral and corkscrew shaped bacteria
Cocci ANS - Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups
Saprophyte ANS - Non-pathogenic organism that feeds on dead or decaying tissues of other organisms.
Spore-forming ANS - Which stage are bacteria not harmed by disinfectant?
Sodium hypochloride ANS - Common household bleach; disinfectant used to sanitize implements and/
or pedicure bath (ratio 1:10)
Bacterial infection ANS - Redness and the presence of pus are signs of a
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