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What is the purpose of wipe sampling in decontamination procedures?
What is the purpose of wipe sampling in decontamination procedures?
- To analyze the effectiveness of decontamination after the fact (correct)
- To dispose of contaminated cleaning solutions
- To physically remove contaminants from surfaces
- To sterilize personal protective clothing
Which method involves testing for permeated chemical contaminants by sending pieces of protective garments to a laboratory for analysis?
Which method involves testing for permeated chemical contaminants by sending pieces of protective garments to a laboratory for analysis?
- Chemical Removal (correct)
- Surfactants
- Wipe Sampling
- Chemical Disinfectants
What type of contaminants can be dissolved using organic solvents in the decontamination process?
What type of contaminants can be dissolved using organic solvents in the decontamination process?
- Contaminants soluble in water
- Organic solvent incompatible contaminants
- Dilute acid contaminants
- Surface contaminants (correct)
Why should halogenated solvents be used cautiously in decontamination processes?
Why should halogenated solvents be used cautiously in decontamination processes?
In decontamination processes, what do surfactants primarily do?
In decontamination processes, what do surfactants primarily do?
What is the purpose of solidification in the decontamination process?
What is the purpose of solidification in the decontamination process?
Why are standard sterilization techniques generally impractical for personal protective clothing equipment?
Why are standard sterilization techniques generally impractical for personal protective clothing equipment?
Which method uses chemical disinfectants as a practical means of inactivating infectious agents?
Which method uses chemical disinfectants as a practical means of inactivating infectious agents?
What could elevated levels of contaminants in the final rinse solution suggest about decontamination procedures?
What could elevated levels of contaminants in the final rinse solution suggest about decontamination procedures?
Why should decontamination using chemicals only be done if recommended by an industrial hygienist?
Why should decontamination using chemicals only be done if recommended by an industrial hygienist?
