Disinfection Flashcards
1
Q
What is Antisepsis
A
Removal/destruction of microorganisms from LIVING tissue
2
Q
Methods of disinfection
A
1) cleaning
2) heat
3) chemical disinfectant
3
Q
Most appropriate disinfection method using heat is
A
Low temperature steam disinfection
4
Q
Effectiveness of chemical disinfectant is determined by ?
A
1) correct agent
2) appropriate concentration
3) temperature
4) pH
5) adequate exposure time
6) volume
5
Q
Cheapest type of Alcohol CD
A
Ethyl Alcohol
*isopropyl alcohol more effective
6
Q
_ is used an antiseptic for pre-op skin procedures
A
Chlorhexidine (Diguanide)
7
Q
_ is used for disinfecting cleaned infant utensils
A
Weak hypochlorite solution (Milton)
