Unit 5 - Microorganisms, Infection Control, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions
Key Terms
Microorganisms
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
Protozoa
Host
Infection
Pathogen
Reservoir
Flora
Fomites
Natural Resistance
Active Immunity (Natural Immunity)
Active Immunity (Artificial Immunity)
Vaccine
Toxoid
Passive Immunity (Artificial Immunity)
Standard Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions
Asepsis
Medical Asepsis
Surgical Asepsis
Sterilization
Hand Hygiene