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13 Cards in this Set
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Antiseptics are used on _____ while Disinfectants are used on ____.
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Living Tissue
Inanimate Objects |
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Sterilization ____ microorganisms while Sanitization ___ microorganisms.
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destroys all
reduces the level of |
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Ethanol (____) is effective virucide but ineffective on _____.
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Ethyl Alcohol
Bacterial Spores |
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What is the most effective concentration of ethanol?
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70%
Skin must be kept moist for 2 minutes |
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Ethanol should not be used on ____.
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Open wounds
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What is the Aldehyde that is lethal to all microoganisms?
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Glutaraldehyde
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Glutaraldehyde must be used with _____.
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adequate ventilation
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What does iodine tincture contain?
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Iodine
Ethyl Alcohol |
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What iodine should be used on open skin?
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Iodine solution
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What topical antiseptic releases hypochlorous acid?
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Oxychlorosene sodium
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What is the Phenol disinfectant?
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Hexachlorophene
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What agent is used as a surgical antiseptic and has only antibacterial effects?
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Chlorhexidine
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When hands are visibly soiled, an alcohol-based handrub will do.
T or F |
False
Use soap and water if hands are visibly soiled |
