Microbiology
Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes and Viruses
What are classifications of microorganisms?
Inanimate objects that harbor microorganisms.
What are fomites?
Can be killed by the destruction of the cell membrane w/ the use of heat or chemicals.
What is bacteria
Process that starts in the operating room.
What is decontamination?
Most important factor in a ST's role in preventing SSI's.
What is surgical conscience?
Known as the body's natural line of defense
What is skin
Container that has filters and removable locking devices.
What is a rigid or Genesis container?
Process that involves immersion, rinsing and drying
What is manual cleaning?
Type of wrapping material used for instrument sterilization and is suitable for an autoclave.
What is muslin wrap?
These are the type of bacteria that require oxygen to grow.
What are aerobes
Intermediate level disinfectant compound also known as carbolic acid.
What is Phenol?
Device used to confirm sterilization.
What is a biological indicator?
High level disinfectant compound also known as household bleach.
What is sodium hypoclorite?
The study of fungi.
What is Mycology?
Guidelines for infection control and prevention of cross contamination of patients with a diagnosed disease.
What is transmission-based precautions?
This piece of equipment relies on bubbles imploding to remove loose debris and bioburden from dental instruments.
What is an ultrasonic cleaner?
The smallest known microbe.
What are viruses?
Contamination caused by passage of microorganisms through a sterilized package.
What is strike through?
The physical or chemical process by which all living microorganisms including spores are killed.
What is sterilization?
Chemical sterilant that presents the greatest exposure risk to personnel, very expensive and requires aeration?
What is ETO (ethylene oxide)?
Critical, Semi-Critical and Non-Critical
What are 3 classifications of patient care items?