Deck 42: Veterinary Sanitation and Aseptic Technique

Question 1

It is only necessary to wear gloves when assisting in surgery.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A dilution is a increased strength of a disinfectant so that it kills all living organisms.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of an aseptic practice?

A) wearing exam gloves
B) treating patients in isolation before treating surgical patients
C) wearing a gown in the isolation ward
D) washing hands after removing gloves

Answer 3

treating patients in isolation before treating surgical patients

Question 4

Which of the following agents is used to disinfect?

A) alcohol
B) iodine
C) chlorhexidine
D) all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is used at extremely high temperatures to destroy living organisms?

A) cold tray
B) autoclave
C) radiation
D) ultrasound

Question 19

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) cleaning
B) disinfecting
C) antiseptic
D) cold tray
E) sanitation
F) asepsis
G) incineration
H) autoclave
I) Sanitation
J) cold sterilization
K) radiation
L) dry heat
M) ultrasound
N) incinerator
O) spectrum
P) filtration
Q) Asepsis
R) isolation ward
S) Ultrasound
T) sterilization

Question 21

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) cleaning
B) disinfecting
C) antiseptic
D) cold tray
E) sanitation
F) asepsis
G) incineration
H) autoclave
I) Sanitation
J) cold sterilization
K) radiation
L) dry heat
M) ultrasound
N) incinerator
O) spectrum
P) filtration
Q) Asepsis
R) isolation ward
S) Ultrasound
T) sterilization

Question 24

Areas where animals eliminate must be sanitized both inside and outside of the veterinary facility.

Question 26

When cleaning a room, work from the _________________ to the ___________________.

Question 27

Disinfectants may be harmful to animals.

Question 31

The use of a brush, mop or sponge is called ___________________ cleaning.

Question 32

Which of the following is not a consideration for selecting a disinfectant?

A) toxic affects
B) surface type
C) name of product
D) contact time

Question 33

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) area where contagious patients are kept from healthy patients
B) process of keeping an area neat and clean
C) technique used to cause a sterile environment
D) use of a flame to destroy organisms
E) process of destroying all organisms
F) process of removing all visible signs of dirt
G) sanitary control using air exchange to destroy organisms
H) solution that inhibits an organism's growth
I) process of destroying some organisms
J) equipment that holds chemicals that disinfect and kill organisms
K) unsterile conditions
L) machine that uses extreme heat to kill living organisms
M) sanitary control using radiation

Question 34

Which of the following is not a class of sanitation?

A) aseptic technique
B) disinfecting
C) sterilization
D) cleaning

Question 35

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) area where contagious patients are kept from healthy patients
B) process of keeping an area neat and clean
C) technique used to cause a sterile environment
D) use of a flame to destroy organisms
E) process of destroying all organisms
F) process of removing all visible signs of dirt
G) sanitary control using air exchange to destroy organisms
H) solution that inhibits an organism's growth
I) process of destroying some organisms
J) equipment that holds chemicals that disinfect and kill organisms
K) unsterile conditions
L) machine that uses extreme heat to kill living organisms
M) sanitary control using radiation

Question 36

Which of the following statements is NOT true:

A) Everyone should clean as you go
B) Clean by starting at the front of the cage and working toward the back
C) Clean at the top and work down
D) Everyone should practice aseptic techniques

Question 37

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) area where contagious patients are kept from healthy patients
B) process of keeping an area neat and clean
C) technique used to cause a sterile environment
D) use of a flame to destroy organisms
E) process of destroying all organisms
F) process of removing all visible signs of dirt
G) sanitary control using air exchange to destroy organisms
H) solution that inhibits an organism's growth
I) process of destroying some organisms
J) equipment that holds chemicals that disinfect and kill organisms
K) unsterile conditions
L) machine that uses extreme heat to kill living organisms
M) sanitary control using radiation

Question 41

Incineration causes items to be burned to _______________ to prevent the spread of disease.

Question 42

The ______________________________ is a machine used where items soak in a solution that vibrates to remove dirt and debris

Question 43

What is an example of an antiseptic used in the veterinary clinic?

Question 44

What is the biggest concern within the isolation ward?

Question 45

What is an example of an chemical solution that may be used in a cold tray?

Question 46

Why is odor control an important factor in the veterinary facility?

Question 47

List 4 items that may be cleaned using a cold tray.

Question 48

List 4 examples of common veterinary facility cleaners.

Question 49

List 5 points to consider when selecting a disinfectant.