1 - DeconSci intro

Question 1

Define the operator.

Answer 1

Any person with the authority to operate a steriliser/washer disinfect including the noting of device readings and simple housekeeping duties

Question 2

Define spaulding critical classification.

Answer 2

Devices that enter tissue that is usually sterile or enters the vascular system (requires sterilisation)

Question 3

Define spaulding semi-critical classification.

Answer 3

Instruments have contact with intact mucous membranes but do not penetrate sterile tissues (sterilisation preferable or high level disinfectant)

Question 4

Define spaulding non-critical classification.

Answer 4

Instruments have contact with intact skin only (clean or disinfection)

Question 5

Why are sterilised instruments required?

Answer 5

• reduces infection transmission
• international standard for surgical instruments
• legislative and professional standards
• maintaining high quality of care

Question 6

Define sterile.

Answer 6

Viable microorganisms are equal or less than 1 x 10^-6