Unit 4
Sterilization
A process that renders a substance free of all microorganism
Universal precautions are utilized
An HIV infected body can be embalmed quite safely if
Disinfectant
An agent, usually chemical, aplied to inanimate objects or surfaces for the purpose of destroying disease causing microbial agents, but not bacterial sores
Germicide
An agent, usually chemical, applied either to inanimate objects or surfaces or to living tissue for the purpose of destroying disease causing microbial agents, but usually not bacterial spores
Sanitizer
An agent, usually chemical, that possesses disinfecting properties when applied to a pre cleaned object or surface
Bactericidal
Destructive to bacteria
Cavity embalming
Direct treatment of the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities as well as the lumina of hollow viscera, usually accomplished by aspiration and injection is called
Pathogens
Disease causing organisms are also referred to as
Asepsis
Freedom from infection and from any form of life
False
PEL for STEL is .2ppm true or false
False
PEL for TWA sampling is at or above .5ppm True or false
Anaerobic bacteria
Putrefaction is caused by the decomposition of proteins by
Cleaning
Removal of infectious agents by scrubbing and washing as with hot water, soap, or a suitable detergent
Action level
The specific point at which an 8 hour exposure to formaldehyde is unsafe, and the point at which employers are required to take steps to reduce that exposure before it reaches maximum allowable exposure is called
PPE
To protect against blood borne pathogen contamination, the employer should use
Anaerobic
What bacteria grow best in the absence of oxygen
Occupational safety and health administration
What does OSHA stand for
Gluteraldehyde standard
What is not one of the major areas addressed by OSHA that a funeral home must follow
Federal trade commission
Who is responsible for creating the funeral rule?
Labor
OSHA is under the federal department of
Bacteriostatic
Inhibiting the growth or multiplication of bacteria
