Relacionar Columnas Ch. 5 Prevent the SpreadVersión en línea Vocabulary terms from Prevent the Spread of Disease section in Ch. 5 Infection Control por Nancy Mestas 1 Contact time 2 Sodium hypochlorite 3 Porous 4 Phenolic disinfectants 5 Sterilization 6 Allergy 7 Efficacy 8 Cleaning 9 Multi-use 10 Quaternary Ammonium Compounds 11 Single-use 12 Decontamination 13 Disinfection 14 Proper infection control requires 2 steps: The process that eliminates most but not all microorganisms on non-porous surfaces Disposable items that cannot be used more than once The effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills microorganisms when used according to the label instructions An effective disinfectant for large areas such as countertops and floors but should be careful when used on metals and plastics, it is also known as household bleach. Powerful disinfectants, known as tuberculocidal. They are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes. Items made of a material that has pores or openings Process that destroys all microbial life Cleaning and Disinfecting The amount of visibly moist time required to be effective against pathogens that is listed on product label Reusable items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person. Also known as Quats, are disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon Reaction due to sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances The removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on the item's surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin. The removal of all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with liquid soap and warm water