lesson 11 - Choosing a Disinfectant

Question 1

what is important when choosing a disinfectant

Answer 1

to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions

Question 2

what is the ratio used for

Answer 2

dilution

Question 3

the amount of visible moist time required to be effective against pathogens listed on the product level

Answer 3

contact time

Question 4

what is the contact time used for

Answer 4

are essential and can vary widely based on the manufacturer and the delivery method

Question 5

what to do when a disinfectant is not labeled ‘concentrated’

Answer 5

it must not be diluted and be used directly from the container

Question 6

the effectiveness in which a disinfecting solution kills organisms when used according to the label instructions

Answer 6

efficacy

Question 7

rules in choosing an ideal disinfectant

Answer 7

-maintain its efficacy
-be inexpensive
-be nontoxic and nonirritating
-include strips for checking its effectiveness
-be readily available for multiple manufacturers
-recommended by the Philippine Public Health Association
-be environmentally friendly
-be odorless
-be noncorrosive