infection control techniques Flashcards

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disinfection

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reduction of pathogenic organism counts to safe levels

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2
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sterilization

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inactivation of self-propagating biological entities

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3
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autoclave

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pressurized steam at greater than 120*C. May be sporicidal

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4
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alcohols

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denature proteins and disrupt cell membranes. not sporicidal

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5
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chlorhexidine

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denature proteins and disrupt cell membranes. not sporicidal

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6
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hydrogen peroxide

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free radical oxidation. Sporicidal

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7
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Iodine and iodophors

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halogenation of DNA, RNA, and proteins. may be sporicidal

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