Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Biofilms, & Parasites
Cleaning, Disinfecting, Sterilizing, Sanitizing
Agencies
Terms/ Definitions
Types of Products
100

What do biofilms do to the body?

They create the body to be in a constant state of inflammation. 

100

What does Cleaning do?

Mechanical process that removes visible dirt and debris from an object or skin.

100

What does the EPA do?

Registers disinfectants that are sold in the US. 

100

Define: Bacteria

Single celled- microorganism that has both plant and animal characteristics.
100

What does QUAT stand for?

Quaternary ammonium compounds

200

What is the most common type of bacteria?

Bacilli

200

What is Sanitizing?

This is a chemical process of removing visible debris from skin or surface.

200

What is the federal agency that is responsible for making work safe for employees?

OSHA

200
Define: Standard Precautions

To treat all blood/ bodily fluid as if it were infectious. 

200

What type of Tuberculocidal disinfectant is known to be a carcinogen? 

Phenolic disinfectants

300

What fungus is characterised by a round, red lesion?

Ringworm

300

What is Disinfecting?

Chemical process that kills MOST bacterias, fungi, viruses. NOT INCLUDING BACTERIAL SPORES!

300

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety Health Administration

300

Define: Chelating Soaps

These are soaps used to break down stubborn films made to work with any type of water.

300

What percent of household bleach should be used?

5.25%

400

What is the bacteria responsible for Food poisoning, and looks like a "bunch of grapes"?

Staphlococci 

400

What is an Autoclave?

A machine used for sterilization.

400

What does EPA stand for?

Environmental Protection Agency.

400
Define: Efficacy

The ability to do the intended effect.

400
What are two common types of antiseptics? 

Hydrogen Peroxide, and Isopropyl Alcohol.

500

Define: Bacteria

A single celled microorganism that has both plant and animal characteristics.
500

What is the process of Sterilizing kill?

All microbial life.

500

What did The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 do?

It is a federal law that created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees.

500

Define: Multiuse

A tool that can be used on more than one individual.

500

What dilution of bleach should be used for disinfecting?

10%

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