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A "blank" is a fluid-impervious material that is used to cover surfaces that are likely to become contaminated.
Surface barrier
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"blank" are surfaces that are not directly touched but often are touched by contaminated instruments.
Transfer surfaces
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"blank" are surfaces that do not contact the members of the dental team or the contaminated instruments or supplies.
Splash, spatter, and droplet surfaces
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"blank" is the removal of bioburden before disinfection.
precleaning
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A chemical to reduce or lower the number of microorganisms is a "blank"
disinfectant
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"blank" is the action that continues long after the initial application.
residual activity
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Blood, saliva, and other body fluids are considered "blank"
Bioburden
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A "blank" agent is capable of inactivating Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
tuberculocidal
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A disinfectant that is capable of killing a wide range of microbes is labeled "blank"
Broad-spectrum
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An EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant is an "blank"
iodophor
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A "blank" is an EPA-registered intermediate-level hospital disinfectant with broad-spectrum disinfecting action.
synthetic phenol compound
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"blank" is classified as a high-level disinfectant or sterilant.
glutaraldehyde
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"blank" is an effective rapid-acting environmental surface disinfectant or chemical sterilant.
chlorine dioxide
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An "blank" detroys M. tuberculosis, viruses, fungi, and vegetative bacteria and is used for disinfecting dental operatory surfaces.
intermediate-level disinfectant
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A "blank" destroys certain viruses and fungi and can be used for general housecleaning purposes (eg., walls, floors)
low-level disinfectant
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Minimizing the environmental impact of infection control products and procedures is called "blank".
greener infection control
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