CPR Antimicrobial Treatments & Disinfection

Question 1

Which federal agency regulates antimicrobial products used in restoration under FIFRA?

Accepted Answer

EPA

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OSHA

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CDC

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NIOSH

Question 2

What does the contact time (dwell time) listed on an antimicrobial product label represent?

Accepted Answer

The minimum time the product must remain wet on a surface to achieve its claimed kill rate

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The time the product takes to dry completely

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The maximum time before the product becomes ineffective

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The recommended interval between re-applications

Question 3

Before applying an antimicrobial product to a contaminated surface, the technician must first:

Accepted Answer

Remove visible debris and bioburden through physical cleaning

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Apply a sealant primer

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Allow the surface to dry for 48 hours

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Wet the surface thoroughly with plain water

Question 4

A product labeled as a 'fungicide' differs from a 'sporicide' in that a fungicide:

Accepted Answer

Kills mold organisms but does not necessarily destroy all spores

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Kills both mold organisms and their spores

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Is registered only for use on non-porous surfaces

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Requires a shorter dwell time than a sporicide

Question 5

FIFRA stands for:

Accepted Answer

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

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Federal Industrial Fumigation and Restoration Act

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Fungicide and Insecticide Federal Regulation Authority

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Federal Infection, Fungus, and Remediation Act

Question 6

Which of the following is a limitation of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) when used on porous materials such as drywall?

Accepted Answer

Bleach cannot penetrate porous materials effectively, leaving embedded mold alive

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Bleach evaporates too quickly to be useful

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Bleach permanently stains porous surfaces and must be avoided

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Bleach requires a pH above 10 to be effective on porous materials

Question 7

What information is required on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for an antimicrobial product?

Accepted Answer

Hazard identification, first aid measures, and handling and storage information across 16 sections

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Product pricing and regional supplier contacts only

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EPA registration number and application rates only

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Only the active ingredient concentration and dwell time