102.02 Flashcards
1
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Infection control
A
the term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
2
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Cleaning
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Standards apply to removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes
3
Q
Disinfection
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Standards require products to destroy or kill certain microbes on nonporous surfaces
4
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Sterilization
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Standards state that all microbes must be killed or destroyed
5
Q
efficacy
A
“ability to produce results” or “effectiveness.”
6
Q
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
A
approves the efficacy of products used for infection control.
