Dental Assistant

used routinely only for skin wipe

a microorganism growth inhibitor

free of pathogens

steps necessary to ensure an environment free from pathogens

effective sterilization by steam under pressure

any visible organic debris

microscopic communities that allow bacteria, fungi, and viruses to multiply

vials or strips used to determine if sterilization has occurred

nonregulatory agency responsible for making recommendations on health and safety

the presence of an infectious agent

touching or first hand contact

to kill pathogens by physical or chemical means

regulatory agency responsible for protecting and restoring the environment and public health

regulatory agency that regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices and solutions

contact with a microorganism through means of contaminated instrumnets, supplies, and equipment

methods to eliminate or reduce the transmision of infectious microorganisms

the act of breathing in

solution used as an intermediate level desinfectant

forms that provides health and safety information regarding materials that contain chemicals

nonregulatory agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work related disease and injury

nonregulatory agency responsible for providing leadership and financial support to researchers

regulatory agency responsible for enforcing employers to protect the employees

placed over latex or vinyl gloves during a procedure to prevent cross contamination

items that should be worn to protect against contact with all body fluids

disruption of microorganisms and debris on a surface

household bleach

process that kills all microorganisms

instrumnet that loosens and removes debris by sound waves

guidelines established by the CDC to help protect health care workers and patients from the transmission of infectious diseases

used during disinfection and cleanup procedures