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What are some examples of bio-hazard waste? - ANSWER Sharps, items that drip of blood and/or saliva, and hard and soft tissues removed from patient The bio-hazard waste or regulated true or false? - ANSWER True When should we change our mask? - ANSWER When it becomes wet or soiled with every patient. That includes your fluids as well. What is the purpose of PPE? - ANSWER Is to minimize the exposure to Aerosol, Spatter, Direct transmission, and Indirect transmission (ASDI) Do disinfectants kill spores? - ANSWER NO What are some types of disinfectants? - ANSWER Chlorine-based compounds, iodophors, phenols, quaternary compounds What are some bad qualities of chlorine-based compounds? - ANSWER corrosive to metals and strong odor What are some bad qualities of phenols? - ANSWER may leave a film or residue on surfaces What are some bad qualities of iodophors? - ANSWER can discolor some surfaces yellow What are some bad qualities of quaternary compounds? - ANSWER not corrosive, but have a lower kill spectrum What would be some good qualities of disinfectants? - ANSWER rapid, broad spectrum antimicrobial, bacteriocidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal, virucidal, odorless, easy to use, fast acting, economical, residual effect which it continues to work after it dries, not toxic to touch or inhalation, EPA registered, and disinfects and cleans