Infection Control

Question 1

The strongest method of decontamination; getting rid of all bacteria using steam, autoclave, dry heat, boiling, etc.

Answer 1

Sterilization

Question 2

Method of decontamination that destroys the bacteria spores

Answer 2

Sterilization

Question 3

Decontamination second to sterilization

Answer 3

Disinfection

Question 4

EPA registered disinfectant

Answer 4

QUATS: quaternary ammonium compounds

Question 5

Soiled implements are immersed in wet sanitizer with a lid large enough to hold the implements and be filled with disinfectant

Answer 5

Disinfection; QUATS: quaternary ammonium compounds

Question 6

Chemical process of reducing the number of disease causing germs on clean surfacds to a safe level

Answer 6

Sanitation

Question 7

Weakest method of decontamination

Answer 7

Sanitation

Question 8

Process that eliminates most, but not all microorganisms on nonporous surfaces. It is not effective against bacterial spores

Answer 8

Disinfection

Question 9

Who determines disinfection and sanitation laws and procedures?

Answer 9

CDC

Question 10

Government agency created to enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace.

Answer 10

OSHA

Question 11

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer 11

OSHA

Question 12

What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?

Answer 12

Environmental Protection Agency EPA

Question 13

Universal Precautions published by OSHA require?

Answer 13

The employer and employee to assume that all human blood and bodily fluids are infectious for bloodborne pathogens