Too Many Control Methods

Question 1

Some fabrics like pack wraps and masks can clean through filtration and even remove bacteria. What can these things not filter?

Answer 1

Viruses

Question 2

Fluids can be filtered through what types of filters (3)

Answer 2

1. Porcelain
2. Glass
3. Membrane (millipore)
   Cannot filter viruses

Question 3

Many filtration methods do not filter viruses. Why is this not a big concern for infection prevention for surgery or trauma

Answer 3

Most surgical or trauma infections are bacterial

Question 4

There is no such thing as an “ideal” chemical for infection control. Why is this?

Answer 4

They all have limitations
- non stable
- toxic
- expensive
- corrosive, drying, staining
- not effective

Question 5

Alcohol mechanisms of action

Answer 5

dehydrating and coagulating

Question 6

Two types of alcohol

Answer 6

Ethanol 70%
Isopropanol 70-99%

Question 7

Alcohol is effective against bacteria, but not _______ or ________

Answer 7

viruses or spores

Question 8

Below what percentage are alcohols only static, NoT cidal

Answer 8

50%

Question 9

Alcohols are cytotoxic, but can be inhibited by what

Answer 9

Organic debris (blood)

Question 10

Aldehydes are toxic and irritating especially ___________ (which is poison)

Answer 10

Formaldehyde