Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 5 of 100
The 'contact time' listed on a disinfectant label refers to:
a.How long the product may sit unopened on a shelf
b.The time needed to mix the solution
c.How long an implement must dry after disinfection
d.The full time an implement must stay wet with the solution to kill the listed organisms
Explanation
Contact time, also called dwell or wet time, is the number of minutes the surface or tool must remain visibly wet with the disinfectant for it to work. Removing the tool early means pathogens may survive, so the manufacturer's stated time must be met.
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