Complete removal of pathogens. The most effective way to destroy all microorganisms and their spores.

Someone who is capable of being infected. (6th link in chain of infection)

The sequence (order) used for doffing PPE

Herpes, Hepatitis B, and AIDS are caused by this type of pathogen.

Medical asepsis is referred to as the " _______________ technique".

Microorganisms that cause disease.

__________________ microbes grow best in the absence of oxygen.

This type of precaution may be required for patients who have skin or wound infections which could be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.

In order to minimize the spread of diseases, the CDC recommends this approach to infection control: treat all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they were known to be infectious.

5 common signs and symptoms of a local infection.

Complex and larger organisms that contain a nucleus and organelles fall into this category.

The MOST important practice for aseptic technique.

An infection acquired in a healthcare facility that is unrelated to the patient's illness.