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NBDE Flash! - Infection Control
NBDE Flash! Part 1 Review Series. Home Page: http://www.flashcardmachine.com/p/nbdeflash
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Dentistry
Professional
02/10/2012

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Term
Name some bactericidal agents
Definition
Glutaraldehyde, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde
Term
Define sterilization
Definition
Destroys spores and all forms of life
Term
Why is pre-cleaning important
Definition
Gross debris must be removed for effective sterilization
Term
Most widely used immersion sterilant
Definition
Glutaraldehyde
Term
Safe for living tissues
Definition
Antiseptics (alcohol)
Term
Antimicrobial agents not safe for living tissues are
Definition
Disinfectants
Term
Autoclave steam sterilization value
Definition
121 C at 15 psi for 20 min
Term
Spore testing verifies
Definition
Autoclave effectiveness. Clostridium and Bacillus anthracis spores are used
Term
Dry heat sterilization value
Definition
160 C for 2 hours 15 psi or 171 C 1 hour
Term
Advantage of Dry Heat over Autoclave
Definition
Does not corrode metal instruments, maintains edge.
Term
Disadvantage of Dry Heat
Definition
Longer than autoclave, not appropriate for plastics
Term
Effective by acting as an alkylating agent
Definition
Ethylene Oxide
Term
Best for heat sensitive sterilization (plastics)
Definition
Ethylene Oxide
Term
Disadvantage of Ethylene Oxide
Definition
Long cycle, toxic,
Term
Most likely transmission through accidental needle stick
Definition
HBV, HCV not HIV
Term
Define Disinfection
Definition
Kills most forms of life (not spores) on surfaces
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