FREE DENTISTRY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT

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FREE DENTISTRY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT

DISINFECTION EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -33 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Term meaning capable of inactivating tuberculosis-causing microorganisms.

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Tuberculocidal Question 2: The disinfectant with the ability to kill Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and Pseudomonas.

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Hospital Disinfectant Question 3: The disinfectant used for immersion (soaking) of heat-sensitive intruments.

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Immersion Disinfectant

Question 4: The surface directly touched and contaminated during procedures.

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Touch Surface

Question 5: Term for the surface disinfectant commonly known as household bleach.

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Sodium Hypochlorite

Question 6: Term for a product capable of killing fungi.

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Fungicidal Question 7: Term for minimizing the environmental impact of infection control products and procedures.

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Greener Infection Control Question 8: Term for the chemical used to reduce or lower the numbers of microorganisms on inanimate objects.

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Disinfectant Question 9: An effective, rapid-acting environmental surface disinfectant, or chemical sterilant.

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Chlorine Dioxide Question 10: Term for the EPA registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action.

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Synthetic Phenol Compound

Question 11: The substance for killing microorganisms on the skin.

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Antiseptic

Question 12: Term for blood, saliva, and other body fluids.

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Bioburden

Question 13: The disinfectant that destroys certain viruses and fungi; used for general housekeeping; ex floors/walls.

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Low-Level Disinfectant Question 14: The division of Environmental Surface that is not contaminated during the dental treatment; ex floors/walls.

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Housekeeping Surface

Question 15: The process that kills all microorganisms.

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Sterilization Question 16: The surface not directly touched but often contacted by contaminated instruments.

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Transfer Surface

Question 17: Term meaning capable of killing some viruses.

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Virucidal Question 18: Term meaning capable of killing a wide range of microbes; commonly used for antibiotics.

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Broad-Spectrum Activity

Question 19: The hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity.

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High-Level Disinfectant Question 20: Term for the action that continues long after initial application, as with disinfectants.

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Residual Activity

Question 21: The high-level disinfectant registered by the EPA.

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Glutaraldehyde Question 22: Term for the surface in the facility that is not directly involved with patient care, but may become contaminated during the course of treatment; ex countertops/floors/walls/control panels.

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Environmental Surface

Question 23: Term for the items used on only one patient and then discarded.

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Single-Use Items Question 24: Term for the surface touched by contaminated hands, instruments, or spatter during dental treatment; a division of Environmental Surfaces.

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Clinical Contact Surface Question 25: The liquid disinfectant with EPA registration as a hospital disinfectant with tuberculocidal activity; used in disinfecting operatory surfaces.

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Intermediate-Level Disinfectant Question 26: The surface that does not contact members of the dental team or contaminated instruments or supplies.

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Splash, Spatter, and Droplet Surface

Question 27: Term for how long a product may be stored before use.

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Shelf-Life