Chapter 100: Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Question 1

antiseptic

Answer 1

applied to living tissue

Question 2

disinfectant

Answer 2

• applied to objects
• too harsh for loving tissue

Question 3

sterilization

Answer 3

complete destruction. of all microoraganisms

Question 4

sanitization

Answer 4

• reduction of contamination to a level compatible with public health standards

Question 5

germicide

Answer 5

• kills microorganisms
• bactericides, virucides, fungicides, amebicides

Question 6

germistatic drug

Answer 6

• decreases growth and replication but does not kill germs

Question 7

Properties of an ideal antiseptic

Answer 7

• safe
• effective
• selective
• germicidal
• broad spectrum

Question 8

toxicity to organisms determined by __________ to antiseptic/disinfectant

Answer 8

duration

Question 9

what is the treatment of choice for established local infections

Answer 9

systemic anti-infective drugs
- more effective than topical agents
- do not damage inflamed/abraded tissue

Question 10

research shows that the most postoperative infections are caused by

Answer 10

organsism NOT present at the incision site

Question 11

Common Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Answer 11

• alcohol: ethonal
• aldehydes: Glutaraldehyde
• iodine compounds
• chlorine compounds
• phenold

Question 12

what is the most important factor in preventing the spread of infection in the healthcare setting

Answer 12

hand hygiene

Question 13

alcohol based hand rubs do not kill

Answer 13

Spores
(clostridium difficile, bacillus anthracis)