Infection Control Terminology Quiz

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What type of product is glutaraldehyde classified as?

Intermediate-level disinfectant

High-level disinfectant (correct)

Low-level disinfectant

Antiseptic

Which disinfectant is known as household bleach?

Sodium hypochlorite (correct)

Iodophor

Glutaraldehyde

Chlorine dioxide

What is the purpose of precleaning in the disinfection process?

To remove bioburden before disinfection (correct)

To eliminate viruses only

To sterilize instruments immediately

To apply disinfectant with residual activity

Which term describes surfaces not directly involved in patient care but may become contaminated?

Environmental surface Signup and view all the answers

What activity does a high-level disinfectant have regarding tuberculosis?

Tuberculocidal activity Signup and view all the answers

What is residual activity in disinfectants?

Action that continues long after initial application Signup and view all the answers

Which disinfectant is classified as a fungicidal product?

Fungicidal disinfectant Signup and view all the answers

What is the shelf life of a disinfectant?

Time product may be stored before use Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a single-use item?

Items that are used on one patient and discarded Signup and view all the answers

Which disinfectant category provides broad-spectrum activity against a wide range of microbes?

High-level disinfectant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sterilization in a dental setting?

To kill all microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a surface that is directly touched during a procedure?

Touch surface Signup and view all the answers

What does virucidal capacity mean?

Capable of killing some viruses Signup and view all the answers

Synthetic phenol is characterized as which type of disinfectant?

Intermediate-level disinfectant Signup and view all the answers

Which surface is likely to become contaminated but not directly touched?

Transfer surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a surface barrier in a dental environment?

To cover surfaces likely to become contaminated Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a disinfectant that can kill bacterial spores?

Sporicidal Signup and view all the answers

What does tuberculocidal mean?

Capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

A spatter surface is best described as which of the following?

A surface that receives droplets from procedures Signup and view all the answers

Surface disinfectants are used primarily to achieve which of the following outcomes?

Clean and sanitize surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Control Terminology

Antiseptic: A substance used to kill microorganisms on the skin.
Bioburden: The presence of blood, saliva, and other body fluids on a surface.
Broad-spectrum activity: The ability of a disinfectant to kill a wide range of microbes.
Chlorine dioxide: A disinfectant used for environmental surfaces and as a sterilant.
Clinical contact surface: Surfaces touched by contaminated hands, instruments, or spatter during dental treatment.
Disinfectant: A chemical used to reduce the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects.
Environmental surface: Surfaces that do not directly involve patient care but may become contaminated during treatment (e.g., countertops, floors).
Fungicidal: A product that kills fungi.
Glutaraldehyde: A high-level disinfectant registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Greener infection control: Minimizing the environmental impact of infection control products and procedures.
High-level disinfectant: A hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity.
Hospital disinfectant: A disinfectant that can kill Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Housekeeping surface: Surfaces that are not contaminated during dental treatment (e.g., floors, walls).
Immersion disinfectant: A disinfectant used for soaking heat-sensitive instruments.
Intermediate-level disinfectant: A liquid disinfectant with EPA registration as a hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity. Used for disinfecting operatory surfaces.
Iodophor: An EPA-registered, intermediate-level hospital disinfectant.
Liquid sterilant: A chemical used to sterilize items damaged by heat sterilization.
Low-level disinfectant: A disinfectant used for general housecleaning (e.g., walls, floors).
Precleaning: The removal of bioburden before disinfection.
Residual activity: The ability of a disinfectant to continue working long after initial application.
Reuse life: The time period during which a disinfectant remains effective during use and reuse.
Shelf life: The length of time a product can be stored before use.
Single-use items: Items used only once and then disposed of (e.g., single-use gauze).
Sodium hypochlorite (household bleach): A surface disinfectant.
Splash, spatter, and droplet surface: Surfaces that do not directly contact the dental team or contaminated instruments or supplies.
Sporicidal: Capable of killing bacterial spores.
Sterilization: The process of killing all microorganisms.
Surface barrier: A fluid-resistant material used to cover surfaces likely to become contaminated.
Synthetic phenol: An EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action.
Touch surface: Surfaces directly touched and contaminated during a procedure.
Transfer surface: Surfaces not directly touched but often contacted by contaminated instruments.
Tuberculocidal: Capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms.
Virucidal: Capable of killing some viruses.

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Test your knowledge of key terms in infection control with this quiz. Topics include antiseptics, disinfectants, and environmental surfaces. Perfect for students and professionals in healthcare settings.