ALAT Chapter 8: Housekeeping Tasks & Contamination Control

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Across
  1. 3. Infectious particle that is smaller than bacteria
  2. 5. Type of waste that includes waste with toxic chemicals, infectious organisms, radioactive elements, sharps, and contaminated carcasses
  3. 6. A.K.A. bleach, a common disinfectant that is inexpensive, readily available, and able to kill many types of bacteria/viruses
  4. 11. The process that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth/activity
  5. 13. The process that destroys all microorganisms on/in an object; usually achieved via an autoclave or through "dry" methods
  6. 14. A type of disinfectant that can kill bacterial spores
Down
  1. 1. A common surface disinfectant; NOT a sterilant
  2. 2. Considered weak disinfectants and are selectively effective against certain microorganisms
  3. 4. Suffix that indicates a disinfectant's ability to inhibit microbial growth
  4. 7. Microorganism that causes disease
  5. 8. The process of removing microorganisms; achieved by removing organic matter, washing with detergent, and rinsing with a chemical sanitizer or water at 180 degrees F
  6. 9. The period of time that a disinfectant should be left on a surface before rinsing
  7. 10. Suffix that indicates a disinfectant's ability to kill microorganisms
  8. 12. Type of waste that includes soiled bedding and carcasses from healthy animals