Chapter 34-Handwashing Crossword
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
                                                          
 
 
Down: 1) entryway for pathogens into the body2) techniques used to destroy pathogenic organisms before they enter the body 3) capable of killing bacteria4) microorganisms ca- pable of causing disease in blood 5) opening for the exit of pathogens from the reservoir host 6) waste products7) in autoclaving, wrappings capa- ble of allowing the passage of steam through them 8) resistance to a disease9) process by which leukocytes (white blood cells) actively fight patho- genic microorganisms 10) destruction of all living organ- isms and spores with the use of pressurized steam, chemicals, electron bombardment, extreme temperatures, or radiation 11) reservoir host that is avail- able and capable of being infected by the pathogen 13) organism that contains the pathogen that is the beginning of the chain of infection16) soaking and wiping process used to destroy or inhibit the activity of disease-causing organism18) agent used for hand hygiene19) period of time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of the first symptom20) specialized proteins that lock onto and have the ability to neutralize spe- cific antigens 25) state of being free from germs, infec- tion, and any form of microbial life 26) requires oxygen to live Across: 12) organism that produces an en- zyme that makes it highly resistant to antibiotics; two forms: hospital-associated MRSA and community-based MRSA 14) protective gloves, fluid-resistant lab coats, gowns, safety glasses, surgical masks, shields, and respirators used to protect the health care worker whenever working in an environment where the chance of splash or exposure exists15) nonpathogenic microorganisms that live on the surface of the body and inside body openings and organs17) cleaning process that inhibits or inactivates pathogens by means of careful scrubbing21) able to live without oxygen22) type of bacteria that has developed resist- ance to antimicrobial drugs23) carrying bacteria, such as MRSA, in the nose, throat, armpit, and groin 24) destruction of organisms after they leave the body 27) microorganisms capable of caus- ing disease28) infection acquired while in a medical facility29) bacteria and other microorganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobial drugs
 

 

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