Question

disinfectant tips & safety
true or false

1. for the following statements on disinfectant tips and safety, circle t if true or f if false.

t f keep the sds on hand for the disinfectants you use.
t f place disinfectants in an unmarked container, as per the manufacturers instruction.
t f wear an apron and use tongs when mixing disinfectants.
t f always add water to a disinfectant when diluting in order to prevent foaming.
t f use tongs, gloves, or a draining basket to remove implements from disinfectants.
t f store disinfectants in a low, easily accessed location
t f replace the disinfectant solution at least once a week.
t f if you get disinfectant on your skin, immediately wash the area with liquid soap and
warm water,
t f mixing chemicals together creates disinfectants with increased efficacy
disinfecting containers & keep a logbook
multiple choice

1. disinfectant containers contain disinfectant for ___ purposes.

a. cleaning
b. disinfecting
c. cleaning and disinfecting
d. sanitizing

1. containers for disinfecting must be ___.

a. airtight
b. made of glass
c. large enough to contain all items to be disinfected and covered
d. hospital grade

1. although your state may not require you to keep a ___ of all equipment usage, cleaning, disinfecting,

testing, and maintenance, it may be advisable to keep one.
a. logbook
b. schedule
c. bank ledger
d. portfolio

Explanation:

• Question 37: Disinfectant containers are primarily for disinfecting. Cleaning is a separate process. Sanitizing is less intense than disinfecting. So the answer is b.
• Question 38: Containers for disinfecting need to be large enough to hold items and covered. Airtight is not the main requirement. Glass is not necessary. Hospital - grade is too specific. So the answer is c.
• Question 39: A logbook records equipment usage, cleaning, etc. A schedule is for timing. A bank ledger is for finances. A portfolio is for collections. So the answer is a.

Answer:

1. B. disinfecting
2. C. large enough to contain all items to be disinfected and covered
3. A. logbook