13.
A microscopic organism capable of producing diseases is commonly called a(n)
__________________________________________ .
14.
__________________________________ is a process whereby microorganisms
present on an object are reduced in number to a level considered safe for human
use.
15.
__________________________________ is the absence of microorganisms
that cause diseases.
16.
The area of the operating room that immediately surrounds and is especially
prepared for the patient is __________________________________.
17.
Invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and the reaction of tissue to
their presence is known as __________________________________.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. In exercises 18 through 22, match the following words with
the correct definition by writing the letter of the correct definition in the space by the
term.
18.
____ Suture (verb)
a.
A sterile surgical dressing of
absorbent material for wiping or
absorbing blood or other fluids
during an operation.
19.
____ Sponge
b.
Surgeon, scrub technician,
anesthetist, and circulating
technician.
20.
____ Operating room team
c.
Act of sewing by bringing tissues
together and holding them until
healing has occurred.
21.
____ Procedure
d.
A sterilizing apparatus.
e.
A particular way of doing
22.
____ Autoclave
something; a set order
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