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DEN110 Chapter 20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| residual activity | action that continues long after initial application, as with disinfectants. |
| reuse life | time period that a disinfectant should remain effective during use and reuse. |
| shelf life | how long a product may be stored before use. |
| single-use items | items that are used on only one patient and then are thrown away. |
| sodium hypochlorite | surface disinfectant commonly known as household bleach. |
| splash, spatter, and droplet surface | surface clurface that does not contact members of the dental team or contaminated instruments or supplies. |
| sporicidal | capable of killing bacterial spores. |
| sterilization | process that kills all microorganisms. |
| surface barrier | fluid-resistant material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated. |
| synthetic phenol | EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action. |
| touch surface | surface directly touched and contaminated during a procedure. |
| transfer surface | surface not directly touched but often contacted by contaminated instruments. |
| tuberculocidal | capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms. |
| virucidal | capable of killing some viruses. |