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This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap.

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Quats

When using Glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection

False

High level (minimal invasive)

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

These chemicals are used on animated (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

Endoscopes

The process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is:

Sterilization

Iodophors are a member of this chemical family.

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Phenolic are classified as

Intermediate to low-level disinfectants

Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?

Glutaraldehyde and Ortho-phthalaldhydes

OPA

Thermal disinfection is accomplished using.

Heat

How long must alcohol remain in a wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable

Five to 10 minutes

Which of the following would be the best choice for high- level disinfection of instrument?

Othro-phthaladehydes