Infection Control Procedures

What is the main function of cleaning?

What kind of objects does cleaning primarily target?

Why does cleaning not kill pathogens?

What does the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require for disinfectants?

What does an EPA-registered disinfectant effectively control?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cleaning?

What does the text suggest about cleaning in relation to making tools and equipment safe for use?

Which of the following is NOT an EPA-approved form of disinfectant for industry use?

What is the primary function of a sanitizer?

What is the primary concern when choosing a disinfectant?

What is the primary function of an antiseptic?

What is the most common use for disinfectant solutions?

What is the key to ensuring all pathogens are killed or inactivated by a disinfectant?

What is the minimum percentage of alcohol that can be used as an antiseptic for the skin?

What is a potential hazard associated with using disinfectant solutions?

What does the term 'bloodborne pathogens' refer to?

Which of the following is NOT considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Which of the following procedures aims to eliminate all pathogens, including bacterial spores?

Which type of disinfectant is recommended for use on multi-use supplies that have come in contact with blood or body fluids?

Handwashing is important for:

The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi), with the exception of spores, on nonporous surfaces, is referred to as _____________.

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic personal protective equipment (PPE) for infection control?

What regulatory agency enforces safety and health standards in the workplace, including infection control practices?

What is the term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases?

The process of scrubbing to remove dirt, debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens is the infection control practice of _________.

What is the purpose of the regulatory agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace?

What is the first step in disinfecting large surfaces?

Which type of items cannot be disinfected and need to be discarded after each use?

What is required when performing procedures that may expose to blood or body fluids?

Which of the following precautions is necessary when handling disinfectants?

Which material is NOT commonly used for single-use gloves?

What should be done to nonporous items after each use?

How should sharp objects be disposed of?

What characteristic should disinfectants possess for effective use?

Which disinfectant should be diluted to a 10% solution for effective use?

What is the minimum contact time required for alcohol to act as a disinfectant?

How often should Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide be changed?

Which product is known to be a cancer-causing chemical and should have an EPA-approved label?

What precautions should be taken when disinfecting electrical equipment?

What type of disinfectant can disinfect within 10 minutes?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for disinfecting nonporous tools and multi-use supplies?

What physical conditions should be avoided when storing Sodium Hypochlorite?