Housekeeping Surfaces

question 9

Multiple Choice

Housekeeping surfaces:

• A)include floors and walls, but not sinks, because they are considered a clinical contact surface.
• B)pose a risk for disease transmission in the dental healthcare setting.
• C)must be cleaned with a high-level disinfectant/sterilant.
• D)need to be cleaned with only a detergent or low-level disinfectant.

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Definitions:

Phosphate Ions

Negatively charged ions (PO4^3-) that play crucial roles in biological processes such as energy transfer and cellular regulation.

Sensible Perspiration

Perspiration excreted by the sweat glands that appears as moisture on the skin; produced in large quantity when there is much humidity in the atmosphere.

Sweat Glands

Glands in the skin that produce sweat as a means to cool the body and eliminate certain waste products.

Water Loss

The process of losing water from the body, which can occur through means such as sweating, urination, or evaporation.