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This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap. |
Quaternary ammonium compounds |
Quats |
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When using Glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection |
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High level (minimal invasive) |
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When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by. |
Organic matter |
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In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is. |
Water temperature |
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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. |
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The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called: |
Thermal disinfection |
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These chemicals are used on animated (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms. |
Antiseptics |
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Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally sterile areas of the body are classified as: |
Critical items |
Endoscopes |
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The process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is: |
Sterilization |
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Iodophors are a member of this chemical family. |
Quaternary ammonium compounds |
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Phenolic are classified as |
Intermediate to low-level disinfectants |
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Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants? |
Glutaraldehyde and Ortho-phthalaldhydes |
OPA |
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Thermal disinfection is accomplished using. |
Heat |
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How long must alcohol remain in a wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable |
Five to 10 minutes |
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Which of the following would be the best choice for high- level disinfection of instrument? |
Othro-phthaladehydes |
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