Chapter 9: Disinfection Review Quiz Complete the following 15 multiple choice and true/false questions.

1. This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap.

2. When using glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection.

3. When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by

4. In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is

5. The use of test strips to test the minimum effective concentration in high-level disinfection solutions is required

6. The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called

7. These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms.

8. Items that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or other normally sterile areas of the body are classified as

9. The process by which all forms of microorganisms are completely destroyed is

10. Iodophors are a member of this chemical family.

11. Phenolics are classified as

12. Which of the following are classified as high-level disinfectants?

13. Thermal disinfection is accomplished using

14. How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection?

15. Which of the following would be the best choice for high-level disinfection of instruments?