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15 Cards in this Set
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surface barrier
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fluid-impervious material that is used to cover surfaces that are likely to become contaminated.
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transfer surfaces
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surfaces not directly touched but often are touched by contaminated instruments or supplies
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splash, splatter, and droplet surfaces
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surfaces that do not contact the members of the dental team or the contaminated instruments and supplies
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precleaning
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removal of bioburden before disinfection
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disinfectant
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a chemical that reduces or lowers the number of microorganisms
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residual activity
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action that continues long after initial application
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bioburden
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blood, saliva, and other body fluids
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tuberculocidal
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agent capable of inactivating Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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broad-spectrum activity
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disinfectant that is capable of killing a wide range of microbes
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iodophor
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EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant
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synthetic phenol compound
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EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action
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glutaraldenyal
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classified as a high-level disinfectant/sterilant
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chlorine dioxide
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effective rapid-acting environmental surface disinfectant or chemical sterilant
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intermediate level disinfectant
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destroys M. tuberculosis, viruses, fungi, and vegetative bacteria and is used for disinfecting dental operatory surfaces
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low-level disinfectant
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destroys certain viruses and fungi and can be used for general housecleaning purposes (e.g walls, floors)
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