Cleaning Terminology COPY Flashcards

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Antimicrobial

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Kills or inhibits microorganisms

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Spectrum of Activity

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Range of organisms that an antimicrobial kills or inhibits

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3
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Bactericidal

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Kills bacteria

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Fungicidal

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Kills fungi

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5
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Virucidal

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Kills viruses

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6
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-cidal

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To kill

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7
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Aldehyde types

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-Formaldehyde
-Glutaraldehyde

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8
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Formaldehyde

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-Preservation of tissue specimens
-Carcinogenic

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9
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Glutaraldehyde

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-Cold sterilization
-Used as a foot soak in cattle

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10
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Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Pros

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-Bactericidal
-Evaporates rapidly

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11
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Quaternary Ammonium (QUAT) Compounds Pros

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Bactericidal

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12
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Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Cons

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-Ineffective against spores and fungi
-Cytotoxic, so can’t be used on living cells

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Quaternary Ammonium (QUAT) Compounds Cons

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-Not effective against spores and most viruses
-Slow acting
-Direct exposure toxic to cats

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14
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Chlorhexidine types

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-Surgical scrub
-Solution

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Chlorhexidine Surgical Scrub

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-Thick, soapy
-Used to soak surgical instruments

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Chlorhexidine Solution

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-Watery
-Used in a cold tray to soak instruments used in minor superficial procedures
-Used as a spray to clean surfaces

17
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Chlorine Compounds Pros

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-Bactericidal
-Fungicidal
-One of the best disinfectants to be virucidal

18
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Chlorine Compounds Cons

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-Cytotoxic, so can’t be used on living cells
-Has to be mixed daily
-May irritate mucosal membranes at a higher concentration to look like a respiratory infection

19
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What is Sodium Hypochlorite?

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Bleach

20
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What ratio is bleach mixed?

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1:32 dilution (1/2 cup bleach to 1 gal water)

21
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What are the kinds of disinfectants?

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-Aldehydes (formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde)
-Alcohol (70%)
-Quaternary Ammonium (QUAT) Compounds
-Chlorhexidine
-Chloride Compounds (bleach)

22
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What are the kinds of antiseptics?

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-Alcohols (isopropyl 70%)
-Chlorhexidine
-Povidone Iodine

23
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What is an antiseptic?

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Agents capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents on living tissue

24
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What can isopropyl alcohol 70% be used for on animals?

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-Rinsing agent when prepping animals for surgery
-Wipe injection or venipuncture sites

25
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What can chlorhexidine be used for on animals?

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-Scrub is used to clean skin prior to surgery
-Used to scrub surgeons hands
-Lavaging wounds

26
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Examples of chlorhexidine

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-Nolvasan
-Hibiclens

27
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What can povidone iodine be used for on animals?

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–Scrub is used to clean skin prior to surgery
-Used to scrub surgeons hands
-Lavaging wounds

28
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Povidone Iodine Pros

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Cheap

29
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Povidone Iodine Cons

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-Stains
-Allergic Reactions

30
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Example of povidone iodine

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Betadine

31
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What is the procedure for cleaning surfaces?

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-Remove gross contamination
-Evenly cover the surface with a disinfectant spray
-Allow for contact time (10 mins)
-Clean the whole surface, towel facing one way the whole time

32
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How should you wipe something down?

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-Cleanest to dirtiest
-Top to bottom
-Back to front

33
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What is the procedure for cleaning cages?

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-Dispose of litter and newspaper
-Disinfect reusable items
-Spray and wipe down

34
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What is the procedure for cleaning kennels?

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-Pick up gross contamination
-Spray run bed, walls, and floor with disinfectant
-Scrub with a brush if the matter is stuck
-Spray walls, floors, and beds using a hose
-Squeegee to push excess water to the back gutter