Disinfection and Disinfectants: Levels of Surface Disinfection
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What type of surface disinfectant destroys all microorganisms, but may not destroy high numbers of bacterial spores?

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved disinfectant
  • Low level disinfectant
  • High level disinfectant (correct)
  • Intermediate level disinfectant

    • Which of the following types of disinfectants is registered by the EPA as 'tuberculocidal'?

  • Iodophors (correct)
  • Quaternary ammonium compounds
  • Chlorine-based disinfectants
  • Synthetic phenolics

    • What type of surface is cleaned with soap and water?

  • Environmental surface
  • Housekeeping surface (correct)
  • Clinical contact surface
  • Surgical surface

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of clinical contact surfaces?

    <p>Become contaminated from spray or droplets of oral fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gloves offer more protection than medical examination gloves when chemicals are being used?

    <p>Heavy-duty utility gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of changing barriers between patients?

    <p>To prevent transmission of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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