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Question 1
What is the difference between a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal agent?
Answer: A bacteriostatic agent inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria without killing them, while a bactericidal agent actively kills bacteria.
Question 2
What term describes microorganisms that cause disease in humans?
Answer: Pathogens are microorganisms capable of causing disease. Examples include certain bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Question 3
What are the three conditions required for the chain of infection to occur?
Answer: The chain of infection requires a pathogen (infectious agent), a mode of transmission, and a susceptible host.
Question 4
Which type of infection is acquired by a client specifically because of receiving a massage treatment in an unsanitary environment?
Answer: A nosocomial infection (also called a healthcare-associated infection) is one acquired as a result of treatment in a professional health or care setting due to unsanitary conditions.
Question 5
What is the correct order of the three levels of decontamination from lowest to highest?
Answer: The three levels from lowest to highest are sanitation (cleaning), disinfection (killing most pathogens), and sterilization (destroying all microbial life including spores).