Infection Control

Question 1

Standards apply to removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes

Answer 1

Cleaning

Question 2

Standards require products to destroy or kill certain microbes on nonporous surfaces

Answer 2

Disinfection

Question 3

Standards state that all microbes must be killed or destroyed

Answer 3

Sterilization

Question 4

Approves the efficacy of products used for infection control.

Answer 4

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 5

Discard or disinfect single-use items?

Answer 5

Discard

Question 6

Discard or disinfect multi-use items?

Answer 6

Disinfect

Question 7

What are the 7 steps to the Blood Exposure Procedure?

Answer 7

1. Stop the service
2. Clean injured area with soap and water.
3. Dress or cover injury with appropriate dressing.
4. Disinfect workstation
5. Discard contaminated supplies
6. Continue the service
7. After the service