Regulation Recognition
With the passage of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, this regulatory body became the sole authority of HLD's and LCS's
Who is FDA
If a solution fails the MEC test the tech should do this
What is discard the solution and start over
This is also known as the maximum concentration of glutaraldehyde that should be in the air
What is the threshold limit value
Improper cleaning of items disinfected with Cidex-OPA is indicated by this
What is blue-staining
Alcohol is an effective antiseptic and sanitizer, it's mechanism of action is this
What is denaturing proteins
This regulatory body takes charge when there are issues with occupational exposure
Who is OSHA
When a disinfectant inhibits the growth and reproduction of microbes it is said to be
what is bacteriostatic
To help ensure that the TLV-C is not exceeded OSHA recommends this throughout a technician's shift
What is routine monitoring?
Unlike som glutaraldehyde formulation, ortho-phthalaldehyde doesn't require this before use
What is activiation
One of the major problems with disinfectants is making sure this happens
stays wet for the recommended time
Off-label use of EPA-registered products can be subject to enforcement under this
What is FIFRA, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
To keep with the recommendations of ANSI/AAMI the disinfection area must have this many air exchanges per hour
What is 10
While handling glutaraldehyde it is recommended that employs wear gloves made of this material
What is butyl rubber
Take care to rinse items thoroughly after use, any residue left behind can cause this in patients and personnel. Thank goodness its only temporary
What is skin discoloration?
These short wave lights are used to destroy the DNA of pathogenic microbes like C. diff.
What are UV-C
After 1996 this agency took full control of environmental disinfectants.
Who is EPA
To ensure the effectiveness of High-Level disinfectants technicians should check for proper dilution using this
The MEC test, minimum effective concentration test
Fumes from glutaraldehyde are known to cause respiratory tract irritation, and in more sensitive individuals it can cause this
What is respiratory arrest
If disposal is restricted consider mixing this with OPA for safe disposal
glycine
This halogen is typically used as a skin antiseptic
What is iodine
For the treatment of blood spills, OSHA recommends using a 1:10 to 1:100 mixing ratio of this solution
What is bleach
To prevent damage from kinking or coiling it is suggested that we hang endoscopes in this direction
What is vertical
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists has recommended the occupational exposure limits (TLV-C) for glutaraldehyde products not exceed this
0.05 ppm
After opening OPA has use life of 75 days, but once it is mixed the use life is reduced to this
What is 14 days
These types of disinfectants work as oxidizing agents from molecules of living things
What are halogens