CVA Facility Sanitation and Safety 2

Question 1

Which disinfectant is effective against parvovirus on kennel surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Dilute sodium hypochlorite (bleach) at 1:32 ratio

Answer

Parvovirus is a non-enveloped virus resistant to most disinfectants. Bleach at 1:32 dilution with 10-minute contact time is one of the few proven effective options.

Question 2

What is the correct order for cleaning and disinfecting a surgical suite between procedures?

Accepted Answer

Remove organic matter, clean with detergent, rinse, apply disinfectant

Answer

Organic matter must be removed first because it inactivates most disinfectants. The sequence is: remove debris, detergent clean, rinse, then disinfect.

Question 3

According to OSHA standards, what must be on the label of a secondary container holding a hazardous chemical?

Accepted Answer

Product identifier and applicable hazard warnings

Answer

OSHA requires secondary containers to display the product identifier and hazard warnings so any employee can identify contents and risks.

Question 4

Which type of waste requires placement in a red biohazard bag?

Accepted Answer

Blood-soaked surgical sponges and drapes

Answer

Blood-soaked materials are regulated medical waste requiring red biohazard bags to prevent pathogen transmission.

Question 5

What is the minimum recommended air exchange rate per hour for a veterinary isolation ward?

Accepted Answer

10-15 exchanges per hour

Answer

Isolation areas require 10-15 air changes per hour with 100% exhaust to outside to prevent airborne pathogen spread.

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CVA Facility Sanitation and Safety 2