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iahcsmm chapter 9

disinfection

QuestionAnswer
what low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap quaternary ammonium compounds
when using glutaraldehyde, you should always wear gloves false
when using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by organic matter
in an automated washer the key source of disinfection is water temperature
the use of test strips to test the minimum effective concentration in high-level disinfection solutions is required each time the solution will be used
the use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called thermal disinfection
what chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms antiseptics
items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally sterile areas of the body are classified as critical items
the process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is sterilization
iodophors are a member of what chemical family halogens
phenolics are classified as intermediate to low-level disinfectants
what is classified as high-level disinfectants Gluaraldeyde and ortho-phthalaldehydes
thermal disinfection is accomplished using heat
how long must alcohol remain in whet contact with an item to achieve an reasonable level of disinfection 5 - 10 minutes
what would be the best choice for high-level disinfection of instruments ortho-phthalaldehydes
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