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Celine Rietdijk
on Oct 24, 2024
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Which of the following is used both as a disinfectant and as an antiseptic, but has limited effectiveness in the presence of blood products, mucus, or soap?
A) Boiling water
B) Iodine
C) Acid products
D) Formaldehyde
E) Bleach
Antiseptic
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms on living tissue, such as skin or mucous membranes.
Disinfectant
A cleaning product applied to instruments and equipment to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms; not used on human tissue.
Blood Products
Components derived from blood, such as plasma, red cells, and platelets, used in transfusions and medical treatments.
- Identify the substances and procedures used for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical equipment.
- Understand the impact of environmental factors, such as blood and mucus, on the effectiveness of disinfectants.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the substances and procedures used for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical equipment.
- Understand the impact of environmental factors, such as blood and mucus, on the effectiveness of disinfectants.
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