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Chapter 20 Disinfect
Question | Answer |
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Substance for killing microorganisms on the skin | Antiseptic |
Blood, saliva, and other body fluids. | Bioburden |
Effective, rapid-acting disinfectant | Chlorine dioxide |
Chemaical used to reduce or lower the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects. | Disinfectant |
A product capable of killing fungi | Fungicidal |
High-level disinfectant | Glutaraldehyde |
Intermediate-level disinfectant | Iodophor |
Household bleach | Sodium hypochlorite |
EPA intermediate-level disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action. | Synthetic phenol |
Capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms. | Tuberculocidal |
Capable of killing some viruses. | Virucidal |
A product capable of killing spores would be called? | Sporicidal |
Suface not directly touch but often contacted by contaminated instruments. | Transfer surface |
What are some disadvantages to surface barriers? | Adds plastic to the environment May be more expensive Requires a variety of sizes and shapes May become dislodged during treatment |
Name some places single-use disposable items might be placed. | Headrest, light handles, switches, evacuator hoses, evacuator hoses, patient mirror, xray control |
Why must surfaces be pre-cleaned? | If a surface is not clean, it connot be disinfected. |
How long does Hydrogen peroxide have to be left on a surface for it to be considered a high-level disinfectant? | 30 mins. |
What is your goal in performing treatment room cleaning? | To clean and disinfect dental treatment rooms effectively. |
What high-level disinfectant is effective can be used for healthcare workers who have a sensitivity to glutaraldehyde? | Ortho-Phthalaldehyde |
How long a product may be stored before use. | Shelf life |