ATI Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter ATI
11; Infection
Fundamentals
Control
for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11; Infection Control 4/8/2026
ATI Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11: Infection Control
ATI Study
Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11: Infection Control
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1. bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions are all pathogens
types of ____
2. the ability of a pathogen to invade and injure a host virulence
3. an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic virus
acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen
by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within
living cells of a host
4. a member of a large group of unicellular microorgan- bacteria
isms which have cell walls but lack a nucleus and or-
ganelles; some cause disease
5. any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding fungi
on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mush-
rooms
6. a type of protein that can trigger normal proteins in prion
the brain to fold abnormally
7. protozoa and helminths are ___ parasites
8. a common viral infection that erupts years after expo- herpes zoster/shingles
sure to chickenpox and invades a specific nerve tract
9. restricts entry or immediately responds to a foreign or- native immunity
ganism (antigen) through the activation of phagocytic
cells, complement, and inflammation. This occurs with
all microorganisms, regardless of previous exposure
10. antibodies are produced by an external source, such passive immunity
as by maternal antibodies or transfusion
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4/8/2026, 5:44:28 AM 1 ATI Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11; Infection Control.pdf
11; Infection
Fundamentals
Control
for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11; Infection Control 4/8/2026
ATI Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11: Infection Control
ATI Study
Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11: Infection Control
online at https://quizlet.com/_dxbaku
1. bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions are all pathogens
types of ____
2. the ability of a pathogen to invade and injure a host virulence
3. an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic virus
acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen
by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within
living cells of a host
4. a member of a large group of unicellular microorgan- bacteria
isms which have cell walls but lack a nucleus and or-
ganelles; some cause disease
5. any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding fungi
on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mush-
rooms
6. a type of protein that can trigger normal proteins in prion
the brain to fold abnormally
7. protozoa and helminths are ___ parasites
8. a common viral infection that erupts years after expo- herpes zoster/shingles
sure to chickenpox and invades a specific nerve tract
9. restricts entry or immediately responds to a foreign or- native immunity
ganism (antigen) through the activation of phagocytic
cells, complement, and inflammation. This occurs with
all microorganisms, regardless of previous exposure
10. antibodies are produced by an external source, such passive immunity
as by maternal antibodies or transfusion
1/2
4/8/2026, 5:44:28 AM 1 ATI Fundamentals for Nursing 11.0- Chapter 11; Infection Control.pdf
