Decontamination

Question 1

it is the cleansing of objects or substances

Answer 1

decontamination

Question 2

it is when you remove soil and pathogenic microorganisms from objects for safe use and handling

Answer 2

decontamination

Question 3

what are the things u should decontaminate?

Answer 3

• potentially infectious material before disposal
• equipment & work surfaces

Question 4

what are the 4 things you should remember when you decontaminate?

Answer 4

you decontaminate:
1. with proper disinfectant for the agent
2. after spills or contamination
3. when work is finished
4. equipment before removal from the blood

Question 5

what are the four levels of decontamination?

Answer 5

1. sterilization
2. disinfection
3. antisepsis
4. cleaning

Question 6

it is the highest level of decontamination

Answer 6

sterilization

Question 7

it eliminates all forms of life including spores

Answer 7

sterilization

Question 8

it is less lethal, and it eliminates nearly all but not all spores

Answer 8

disinfection

Question 9

it is the application of liquid antimicrobial chemicals to skin or living tissue to inhibit or destroy micro-organisms. It only eliminates BACTERIA

Answer 9

antisepsis

Question 10

it involves water, detergent, and some mechanical action, such as scrubbing with gloved hands and brushes

Answer 10

cleaning

Question 11

enumerate the different types of decontamination for living tissues

Answer 11

chemical
thermal
radiation
filtration

Question 12

what is the most effective chemical for chemical decontamination?

Answer 12

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Benzalkonium Chloride)

Question 13

it is a chemical that gives an emulsifying effect because of detergent product attacking the cell wall of cells

Answer 13

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Benzalkonium Chloride)

Question 14

give five chemicals used for chemical decontamination:

Answer 14

any of the following:
-halogens
-aldehydes (formaldehydes, gluteraldehydes)
-phenols
-alcohols
-acids & alkalis
-oxidizing agent (hydrogen peroxide)
-Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Benzalkonium Chloride)
-biguanides (chlorhexidine)

Question 15

enumerate the factors affecting disinfection

Answer 15

1. number of microorganisms
2. location of microorganisms
3. innate resistance to disinfectant
4. product factors
5. surface topography
6. biofilm
7. concentration and potency of disinfection
8. physical & chemical factors
9. appropriate contact time

Question 16

what are the two types of resistance?

Answer 16

Intrinsic resistance
acquired resistance

Question 17

what type of resistance is natural

Answer 17

intrinsic resistance

Question 18

what type of resistance involves genetic changes and the use of disinfection at sublethal levels

Answer 18

acquired resistance

Question 19

what is that thing gram-negative (-) bacteria have that makes them not die from disinfectants?

Answer 19

lipopolysaccharides

Question 20

it considers the age of the product or solution, method of application (spray or wipe), rate of application, & storage condition

Answer 20

product factors

Question 21

about cracks and crevices that needs to be repaired

Answer 21

surface topography

Question 22

microbial communities

Answer 22

biofilm

Question 23

refers to the temperature, ph, relative humidity, & water hardness

Answer 23

physical and chemical factors

Question 24

what is the appropriate time for surface disinfection?

Answer 24

1 minute

Question 25

what is the appropriate time for instrument soaking?

Answer 25

20 minutes

Question 26

it is a strong heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high-pressure and high temperature

Answer 26

autoclave

Question 27

what kind of heat and ginagamit sa autoclave? wet or dry?

Answer 27

wet heat

Question 28

nganong wet heat ang ginagamit sa autoclave?

Answer 28

-mas effective
-steam sterilization

Question 29

what is the principle of using the autoclave?

Answer 29

steam under pressure

Question 30

what are the specific measurements for using autoclave?

Answer 30

temp: 121degrees Celsius
pressure: 15PSI
time: 1 hour

Question 31

what is the most dependable system for decontamination?

Answer 31

autoclave