CH 10 DISINFECTION Flashcards
Highest level of contamination, destroys all microbial life?
Sterilization
Less lethal than sterilization, does not include the destruction of resistant bacterial spores
disinfection
Disinfection is achieved using what two means?
Chemical, Heat
Glutaraldehyde, a high level disinfectant needs to be what % agent to be FDA registered?
2 - 3.2
Chlorine dioxide can disinfect in 3 minutes and sterilize in how many hrs?
6
Chlorine dioxide solution has what shelf life?
24hrs
Iodophors are classified how?
Intermediate level disinfectants
Iodophor biocidal activity is accomplished in what exposure time?
10-25 minutes
Flush HVE how often?
Weekly
Non-critical category items require at least what level disinfection?
Intermediate
Sterilization takes place in what room?
CSR (central sterilization room)
What process is safer and more effective than manual scrubbing?
Ultrasonic
Bursting bubbles in ultrasonic cleaning?
Cavitation effect
Limit ultrasonic cleaning time to how many minutes?
5
Triple-sink modules are used for?
Manual scrubbing