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The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called: |
Thermal disinfection |
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These chemicals are used in animate(living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms: |
Antiseptics |
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Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally sterile areas of the body are classified as: |
Critical |
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The process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is called: |
Sterilization |
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Iodophors are a member of this disinfectant family: |
Halogens |
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Phenolics are classified as: |
Intermediate to low-level disinfectants |
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Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants: |
Gluteraldhyde and OPA |
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Thermal disinfection is accomplished using: |
Heated water |
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How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection? |
5 minutes |
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Which of the following would be the best choice for high level disinfection if instruments? |
OPA |
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Items need to be cleaned before they are sterilized, but they do not need to be cleaned before they are disinfected. |
False |
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When liquid chemicals are labeled as both a high-level disinfectant and a sterilant, the time required to achieve sterilization is longer than the time required to achieve high-level disinfection. |
True |
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Mechanical washers and washer-decontaminators are regulated by the CDC. |
False |
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All liquid disinfectants are capable of sterilization if their exposure time is increased. |
False |
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Log books should be maintained when using gluteraldehyde and OPA. |
True |