Infection Prevention Flashcards
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In the chain of infection, what is the 'reservoir'?
Answer: The place where a pathogen lives and multiplies
The reservoir is the habitat (person, animal, surface, or environment) where the pathogen lives and grows.
Which link in the chain of infection is broken by washing massage linens in hot water after every client?
Answer: Mode of transmission
Laundering linens removes a vehicle that could carry pathogens between clients, interrupting transmission.
An object such as a contaminated face cradle cover that transmits pathogens is called a:
Answer: Fomite
A fomite is an inanimate object that can carry infectious organisms.
Which term describes a disinfectant's ability to kill bacteria specifically?
Answer: Bactericidal
'-cidal' means killing, so bactericidal agents kill bacteria.
What does 'contact time' (dwell time) on a disinfectant label mean?
Answer: How long the surface must stay visibly wet to disinfect
Contact time is the period a surface must remain wet with disinfectant to achieve the label's claimed kill.
Which federal agency registers disinfectants used on surfaces such as massage tables?
Answer: EPA
The EPA registers surface disinfectants and assigns them an EPA registration number.
What is the correct order for cleaning a massage table between clients?
Answer: Clean to remove debris and oils, then disinfect
Organic material and oils must be removed first because they can inactivate or shield pathogens from disinfectants.