Deck 21: Control of Microbial Growth

Question 1

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Irreducible

Answer 1

c

Question 2

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Antibody

Answer 2

i

Question 3

The _________________ system is a method of sterilization which uses hydrogen peroxide gas plasma which has replaced other, more dangerous methods in many hospitals.​

Answer 3

Sterrad​

Question 4

​The most severe and potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction is called _____________________.

Question 5

The third line of defense humans have against disease is _________________ which can be natural or acquired and active or passive.​

Question 6

​Which of the following provides protection in a large group or community?

A)​Anaphylactic reaction
B)​Localized reaction
C)​Herd immunity
D)​Humoral immunity

Question 7

Which type of surgical instrument or device would be best suited for sterilization by the steam under pressure method?​

A)​Heat stable, moisture stable
B)​Heat stable, moisture sensitive
C)​Heat sensitive, moisture stable
D)​Heat sensitive, moisture sensitive

Question 8

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Bioburden

Question 9

Rheumatoid arthritis is an example of a systemic ___________________ disorder.​

Question 10

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Lethality

Question 11

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Fibroblast

Question 12

___________________techniques are used to prevent the spread of infection and include processes such as pre-operative skin preps and environmental decontamination procedures.​

Question 13

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Lymphocytes

Question 14

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
Sodium hypochlorite

Question 15

Humans have how many generalized lines of defense against disease or infection?​

A)​Two
B)​Three
C)​Four
D)​Five

Question 16

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Attenuation

Question 17

Which of the following blood components are considered the body's "garbage collectors"?​

A)​Complement
B)​Interleukins
C)​Kinins
D)​Phagocytes

Question 18

Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus atrophaeus are microbial spore populations used for which type of sterilization process monitoring?​

A)​Administrative
B)​Biological
C)​Chemical
D)​Mechanical

Question 19

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Zoning

Question 20

Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.​
a.The process of separating or dividing areas into specific criteria as in designation of restriction of access or attire appropriate to each area.
b.A common mammalian, star-shaped cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen and produces extracellular matrix.
c.A level or amount which is a low as can be reached as in reduction of microbial counts.
d.The presence, degree, or amount of microbial contamination on inanimate objects.
e.Types of white blood cells which contain little sacs containing enzymes which digest invading foreign microbes.
f.The reduction in strength, force, or effect of something such as a pathogenic microbe for use as a vaccine without production of actual infection.
g.A chemical commonly known as liquid bleach used for environmental disinfection.
h.Small white blood cells responsible for carrying out the functions of the immune system.
i.A blood protein that combines chemically with substances the body sees as foreign.
j.A measurement of the degree to which destruction is achieved as in a medication dose or sterilant effectiveness.
​Granulocyte

Question 21

Mothers provide their infants with active immunity to numerous diseases through breast-feeding.​

Question 22

Surgically clean is a higher degree of microbial eradication than sterility.​

Question 23

Localized reaction is the most severe form of hypersensitivity reactions.​

Question 24

Fever is a specific host defense against microbial pathogens which are pyogenic.​

Question 25

Cilia that line the upper respiratory structures are part of the first line of host defenses.​

Question 26

The process of ethylene oxide sterilization is the safest and cost effective for surgical instrumentation processing.​

Question 27

There are more than 180 primary human immunodeficiency disorders.​

Question 28

Cell-mediated immunity involves macrophages and T-cells which respond to chronic infections.​

Question 29

A phagosome is created when a phagocyte invaginates, surrounding a trapped bacterium.​

Question 30

All surgical instruments and devices can and should be steam sterilized to prevent potential surgical site infections (SSIs).​