Unit 3 Review

4. container where needles and scalpels are disposed of to avoid injury
7. sterilization soaking items in a disinfectant chemical until they are used
8. includes exam gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and other things to protect yourself
9. type of hazard that includes sharing diseases between humans and animals
10. physically removing all visible signs of dirt and organic matter (feces, blood, hair, etc)
12. dress, includes scrubs, sturdy shoes, no loose jewelry
14. federal agency in charge of the enforcement of safety and health regulations (in the workplace)
15. destroying all microorganisms and viruses on an object using chemicals and/or heat under pressure

1. passes high frequency sound waves through a solution to create a vibration that scrubs an object to remove debris
2. destroying most microorganisms on nonliving things by physical or chemical means
3. type of hazard that includes blood, feces, urine, live vaccines, and medical waste
5. a sealed chamber in which objects are exposed to heat and steam under pressure
6. type of hazard that includes drugs, cleaning agents, and insecticides
8. type of hazard that includes animal bites and back injuries, falls on wet floors, and exposure to Xrays
11. solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue
13. book with safety information about every chemical in the facility