Decontaminates Flashcards
1
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Various chemicals
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to inhibit the growth of or ideally kill micro-organisms, most are not effective against bacterial spores or viruses
2
Q
Bleach-based cleaners
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containing sodium hypochlorite and use to disinfect all non-metallic and non-textile surfaces - also to soak laboratory items
3
Q
Aldehyde based cleaners
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can be used on metallic surfaces and soak lab items
4
Q
isopropyl alcohol wipes
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disinfect items such as exposed x-ray film packets for safe handling during processing
5
Q
Chlorhexidene gluconate
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an irrigating disinfectant during RCT treatments
6
Q
Hydrogen peroxide
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effective against viruses, fungi and bacterial spores
