Infection control

Question 1

What is infection control

Answer 1

A term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases
Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, infection control procedures

Question 2

Cleaning

Answer 2

Standards apply to remove dirt debris and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens

Question 3

Disinfect

Answer 3

Standards require products to kill certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi) with exception of spores

Question 4

Sterilization

Answer 4

Standards state that all microbial life including spores must be killed or destroyed

Question 5

Cleaning is the preparation step for what kind of items

Answer 5

No porous ; removes number and slows growth of pathogens on both porous and non porous surfaces
Performed on non critical objectshobjects that come in contact with non broken skin)

Question 6

T/F: Cleaning kills pathogens

Answer 6

False; cleaning alone does not make tools safe for use

Question 7

Sanitizers

Answer 7

Reduce pathogens on surfaces that are non porous

Question 8

Antiseptic

Answer 8

Applied to skin to reduce pathogens; also called waterless sanitizers

Question 9

What is the minimum percentage of alcohol that can be used as an antiseptic for the skin

Answer 9

70%

Question 10

Must Use trash can containers that have what

Answer 10

Solid sides, a lid, and a liner

Question 11

Porous

Answer 11

Material that allows liquid or air to pass through

Question 12

Non porous

Answer 12

Material that has no pores and does not allow liquids to be absorbed or passed through

Question 13

What are the ventilation guidelines?

Answer 13

Maintain 70 degree temp
Supply air mechanically
Vent air to avoid mostly stale odor
Change air filters as needed
Provide local exhaust
Use fan unit strong enough to draw or blow away chemical vapor

Question 14

Disinfectants

Answer 14

Chemical products used to kill certain pathogens with exception of spores

Question 15

Contact time

Answer 15

Amount of time a disinfectant product needs to be in direct contact with item to properly disinfect

Question 16

OSHA

Answer 16

Occupational safety and health administration
Enforces safety and health standards in the workplace and product labeling

Question 17

HCS

Answer 17

Hazard communication standard; requires employees to be informed of dangers of materials used and exposure they may have

Question 18

SDS

Answer 18

Safety data sheet; designed to provide key information about a specific product

Question 19

Efficacy

Answer 19

Ability to produce results ; effectiveness

Question 20

EPA

Answer 20

Environmental protection agency;
Approves efficacy of products,

Question 21

EPA registration number

Answer 21

Given to product along with approval of efficacy claims
Ensures product is verified and filed

Question 22

Blood borne pathogen

Answer 22

Infectious microorganisms in human blood that cause disease

Question 23

OSHA blood borne pathogen standard

Answer 23

Requires use of EPA registered bactericidial viricidial and fungicidal disinfectant labeled as effective against HBV and HIV

Question 24

EPA registered disinfectant

Answer 24

Chemical products assigned by the EPA as being effective on non porous surfaces to control the spread of disease

Question 25

EPA approved forms of disinfectants for industry use

Answer 25

Solutions wipes sprays

Question 26

Solution uses

Answer 26

Various dilutions depending on purpose; for no porous tools and work surfaces