ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NEWLY MODIFIED
State Regulatory Agencies --ANSWER--set guidelines for the
manufacturing, sale and use of equipment and chemical, and along
safety standards in the workplace.
OSHA --ANSWER--occupational safety health administration,
responsible for regulating and enforcement of safety and health
standards
MSDS --ANSWER--A widely used abbreviation, contains details of
the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its
hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures
EPA --ANSWER--This agency registers all types of disinfectants sold
and used in the United States.
Laws --ANSWER--Statutes written by both federal and state
legislatures that determine the scope of practice.
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, infection --ANSWER--the invasion of the body tissue by disease
causing pathogen.
disinfectants --ANSWER--Chemical products capable of destroying
bacteria, virus and fungi on surfaces which should be mix according
to mfg instructions on the label so they are safe and effective.
decontamination method #1 --ANSWER--Cleaning then disinfecting
with an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant by completely
immersing implements for 5-10mins.
cleaning --ANSWER--A process of using soap and water or detergent
and water to remove all visible dirt debris and many disease causing
germs.
disinfection --ANSWER--A chemical process that uses specific
products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores) on
environmental surfaces.
sterilization --ANSWER--The mode of decontamination that destroys
microorganisms, including bacterial spores.
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