Infection Control Study Guide 3

Question 1

The two methods of decontamination include cleaning and then:

Answer 1

Method 1. Disinfecting
Method 2. Sterilizing

Question 2

List the three levels of decontamination in order from weakest to strongest

Answer 2

Sanitation, disinfection , sterilization

Question 3

What is the technical term for quats?

Answer 3

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Question 4

What is the technical term for bleach?

Answer 4

Sodium hypochlorite

Question 5

Why shouldn’t formaldehyde be used as a disinfectant in the salon?

Answer 5

Carcinogen, causes cancer

Question 6

What are antiseptics used on and give an example of an antiseptic

Answer 6

Skin, hand sanitizer

Question 7

Why are uv Sanitizers not effective for disinfecting?

Answer 7

Does not hit all surfaces, can’t be tested for efficiency

Question 8

Steps to properly disinfect your implements (7)

Answer 8

1) Wash surface/implements
2) rinse
3) apply disinfectant
4) wet surface for min contact time
5) remove implements from disinfectant w/ gloves or tongs
6) rinse/dry completely
7) Store in clean, closed, dry container/drawer

Question 9

How often must disinfectant be changed? (Two parts)

Answer 9

Daily, and if any debris or cloudy solution

Question 10

Give two examples of items which cannot be disinfected and must disposed of after use

Answer 10

1) paper towels
2) tissue