INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Spaulding non-critical items require what level of decontamination?

  1. Sterilization

  2. Low-level disinfection

  3. Disinfection

  4. Sanitization

The correct answer is: Disinfection

The other options are incorrect because Spaulding non-critical items are generally those that come into contact with intact skin or environmental surfaces, which are considered relatively clean and do not harbor many microorganisms. Therefore, these items only require low-level disinfection for decontamination. Sterilization is not necessary because the items are not used in invasive procedures. Sanitization is also not needed since these items do not come into contact with food or living tissue. Disinfection, which is the correct answer, is a lower level of decontamination compared to sterilization and is suitable for these types of items.

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