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Disinfection

CH 20 - Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

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The substance for killing microorganisms on the skin. Antiseptic
Term for blood, saliva, and other body fluids. Bioburden
Term meaning capable of killing a wide range of microbes; commonly used for antibiotics. Broad-Spectrum Activity
An effective, rapid-acting environmental surface disinfectant, or chemical sterilant. Chlorine Dioxide
Term for the surface touched by contaminated hands, instruments, or spatter during dental treatment; a division of Environmental Surfaces. Clinical Contact Surface
Term for the chemical used to reduce or lower the numbers of microorganisms on inanimate objects. Disinfectant
Term for the surface in the facility that is not directly involved with patient care, but may become contaminated during the course of treatment; ex countertops/floors/walls/control panels. Environmental Surface
Term for a product capable of killing fungi. Fungicidal
The high-level disinfectant registered by the EPA. Glutaraldehyde
Term for minimizing the environmental impact of infection control products and procedures. Greener Infection Control
The hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity. High-Level Disinfectant
The disinfectant with the ability to kill Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and Pseudomonas. Hospital Disinfectant
The division of Environmental Surface that is not contaminated during the dental treatment; ex floors/walls. Housekeeping Surface
The disinfectant used for immersion (soaking) of heat-sensitive intruments. Immersion Disinfectant
The liquid disinfectant with EPA registration as a hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity; used in disinfecting operatory surfaces. Intermediate-Level Disinfectant
A type of EPA registered, intermediate-level hospital disinfectant. Iodophor
The chemical used at room temp for items that are damaged by heat sterilization; aka Glutaralydehyde. Liquid Sterilization
The disinfectant that destroys certain viruses and fungi; used for general housekeeping; ex floors/walls. Low-Level Disinfectant
Term used to remove bioburden before disinfection. Precleaning
Term for the action that continues long after initial application, as with disinfectants. Residual Activity
Term for the time period that a disinfectant should remain effective during use and reuse. Reuse Life
Term for how long a product may be stored before use. Shelf-Life
Term for the items used on only one patient and then discarded. Single-Use Items
Term for the surface disinfectant commonly known as household bleach. Sodium Hypochlorite
The surface that does not contact members of the dental team or contaminated instruments or supplies. Splash, Spatter, and Droplet Surface
Term meaning capable of killing bacterial spores. Sporicidal
The process that kills all microorganisms. Sterilization
Term for the fluid-resistant material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated. Surface Barrier
Term for the EPA registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action. Synthetic Phenol Compound
The surface directly touched and contaminated during procedures. Touch Surface
The surface not directly touched but often contacted by contaminated instruments. Transfer Surface
Term meaning capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms. Tuberculocidal
Term meaning capable of killing some viruses. Virucidal
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