Infection Control List 3 (10th)

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a ______.

• bacteria

• parasite

• virus

• contaminant

Disease causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or bodily fluids are called__________.

• posiitive pathogens

• acquired pathogens

• inoculation pathogens

• bloodborne pathogens

What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?

• Sterilization

• cleaning

• disinfection

• decontamination

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

• Using an supersonic unit

• using a cleaning solvent

• washing with soap and water

• boiling for at least five minutes.

The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is_____.

• effect

• concentration

• efficacy

• disinfection

Phenolic disinfectants are______.

• a form of alcohol

• among the safest disinfectants

• known carcinogens

• the preferred disinfectants for pedicure tubs

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for_____.

• phenols

• bleach

• baking soda

• soap

Which term would be described as a multi-use?

• wooden sticks

• nippers

• Gauze

• Cotton balls

Single use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be ______.

• discarded

• washed

• stored

• immersed

Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?

• sodium hypochlorite solutions

• chelating soaps

• alcohol based cleaners

• ammonia-based disinfectants