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24 Cards in this Set
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Clinical contact surfaces can be |
Covered with a barrier Cleaned & disinfected |
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What disinfectant is not effective if blood or saliva is present |
Alcohol |
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Disinfectant activity continues after the initial application |
Residual Activity |
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What agency regulates disinfectants |
EPA |
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What is the disadvantage of synthetic phenols |
They leave a residual film |
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Surfaces that are not directly touched but often are touched by contaminated instruments |
Transfer Surfaces |
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Surfaces that do not contact the members of the dental team or the contaminated instruments or supplies |
Splash, Splatter and Droplet Surfaces |
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Why are surfaces pre-cleaned |
Remove Bioburden
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A chemical to reduce or lower the number of microorganisms |
Disinfectant |
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Blood, saliva, and other body fluids are considered what |
Bioburden |
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Agent capable of inactivating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis |
Tuberculocidal |
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A disinfectant that is capable of killing a wide range of microbes are labeled what |
Broad-Spectrum |
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A EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant |
Iodophor |
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A EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action |
Synthetic Phenol Compound |
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Classified as a high-level disinfectant or sterilant |
Glutaraldehyde |
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An effective rapid-acting environmental surface disinfectant or chemical sterilant |
Chlorine Dioxide |
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Destroys M. Tuberculosis, viruses, fungi, and vegetative bacteria and is used for disinfecting dental operatory surfaces |
Intermediate-Level Disinfectant |
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Destroys certain viruses and fungi and can be used for general housecleaning purposes |
Low-Level Disinfectants |
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Were are antiseptics used |
On the Skin |
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What is the name of the disinfectant that can leave a reddish or yellow stain |
Iodophors |
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What is a common term for sodium hypochlorite |
Bleach |
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What chemical solution is recommended for heat-resistant items
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Glutaraldehyde
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What are common uses for chlorine dioxide
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Surface Disinfectant
Sterilant |
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What disinfectant can be used as a holding solution for instruments and a disinfection for impressions
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Phenols
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