Housekeeping Surfaces

question 29

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)only need to be cleaned with a detergent or low-level disinfectant.

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Definitions:

Exocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are moved out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Exocrine Gland

A gland that releases its secretions through ducts directly into external environments or internal surfaces, rather than into the bloodstream.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to lubricate surfaces such as the inside of the intestinal and respiratory tracts.