Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Question 1

an agent that cleanses

Answer 1

detergent

Question 2

An agent that destroys disease-producing microorganisms or inactivates viruses used primarily on inanimate objects.

Answer 2

disinfectant

Question 3

An agent that destroys disease-producing microorganisms or inactivates viruses used primarily on living tissue.

Answer 3

antiseptic

Question 4

having the capacity to or tending to destroy or inactivate viruses

Answer 4

virucidal

Question 5

four rules for disinfection and antiseptic use

Answer 5

Always read LABELS and follow instructions

Proper DILUTION is critical

Removal of organic DEBRIS prior to disinfection is critical

Adequate contact TIME is critical

Question 6

six traits of alcohols

Answer 6

Bactericidal
Tuberculocidal
Minimally virucidal
NOT fungicidal
NOT sporicidal
Do NOT penetrate organic material

Question 7

adding what to alcohols can improve sporicidal and virucidal activity

Answer 7

iodine at 1-2%

Question 8

what should alcohol not be applied to

Answer 8

open wounds

Question 9

avoid using alcohol when prepping for what two procedures

Answer 9

electrocautery or laser surgery

Question 10

Primarily for sterilizing equipment that can’t handle being autoclaved

Answer 10

ethylene oxide

Question 11

three dangerous traits of ethylene oxide

Answer 11

Poisonous gas
Flammable
Carcinogenic

Question 12

how is ethylene oxide used to sterilize

Answer 12

gas is diffused through a chamber - long aeration period before objects can be used

Question 13

Primarily for fixing tissue samples for submission to histopathology.

Answer 13

formaldehyde

Question 14

formaldehyde is also highly effective as a _______ but generally isn’t used for that because it is a ________

Answer 14

disinfectant
carcinogen

Question 15

two halogens

Answer 15

chlorines and iodines

Question 16

sodium hypochlorite

Answer 16

chlorine (bleach)

Question 17

four traits of chlorine

Answer 17

Bactericidal
Decently virucidal
Fungicidal
Tuberculocidal

Question 18

five traits of iodine

Answer 18

Bactericidal
Decently virucidal
Fungicidal
Tuberculocidal
Sporicidal

Question 19

indications for using chlorine

Answer 19

floors and fixtures
cages and surfaces

Question 20

indications for using iodine

Answer 20

Skin
Rubber goods
Thermometers

Question 21

dilution ratio for chlorine

Answer 21

1:30

Question 22

two common iodine products

Answer 22

tincture of iodine (weak iodine at 2-3%)

betadine

Question 23

scrubs contain _______ and make bubbles

Answer 23

detergents

Question 24

scrubs and solutions are not _______

Answer 24

interchangeable

Question 25

four adverse effects of chlorine

Answer 25

Irritating odor Irritating to skin Bleaches fabrics Corrosive

Question 26

three adverse effects of iodine

Answer 26

Can be irritating Stain Corrosive

Question 27

less irritating and long acting iodine option

Answer 27

iodophors

Question 28

Four common ammonium quaternates used in vet met

Answer 28

Roccal-D Parvosol Disintegrator D-256 (in kennels)

Question 29

spectrum of action for biguanides

Answer 29

Bactericidal Fungicidal Limited antiviral properties

Question 30

indications for biguanides

Answer 30

Surgical scrub Disinfecting solutions Otic cleaners Medicated shampoos Topical ointments

Question 31

most common biguanides

Answer 31

Chlorhexidine (brand name Nolvasan)

Question 32

two common forms of biguanides

Answer 32

scrub and solution

Question 33

soaps are ________

Answer 33

detergents

Question 34

three traits of detergents

Answer 34

Minimal bactericidal activity Mechanical removal of organisms Washing hands saves lives