Barbicide Certification Test/13
Questions with Answers 2024-2025
Reason #1: Its The Law - --Infection Control rules/laws vary from states to
state and it is important to know yours.
-The average cost of citation in this industry is $100.00
-Reason #2: The Threat Level is Growing - --real risks now include bacteria
and viruses that spread very quickly and can be disabling or deadly within
hours
-Antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus) spread very easily
-New pathogens (germs) are being identified every day and they move
around the globe quickly increasing the risk of transmission
-Reason #3: Protecting Your Business - --just because a bug doesn't kill
someone, doesn't mean it wont kill your business
-Reason #4: High Risk Clients - -Diabetic/asthma
-Step #1: Clean or Sanitize - -cleaning (sanitizing) is the first step in
infection control/removal of visible or surface debris from an object or
surface
-Step #2: Disinfection - --disinfection is for non porous implements and
surfaces only, porous (single-use) items must be discarded after use
-Step #3: Sterilization - --rarely required
-done with an autoclave that uses heat and pressure to destroy microbes
-What can be disinfected? - --only non-porous items
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-Mixing and Concentration - --Concentrate- Mix 2 oz. of concentrate into 32
oz. of water
-TB- Mix 1 oz. of concentration into 1 gallon of water
-Spray- Mix 2 oz. of concentrate into 32 oz. of water
-Wipes- used for metals and plastics
-Contact Time - --Concentrate/Sprays- 10 mins
-Wipes- 2 mins
-Concentrate- change daily
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