2 - What we now know and where we are going Flashcards
1
Q
What PPE is required in the LDU?
A
- gloves
- apron
- visor
2
Q
When should hand hygiene be carried out in the LDU?
A
- entering
- between stages
- leaving
3
Q
What does SOP mean?
A
Standard operating procedure
4
Q
What are the steps in the LDU?
A
- instrument set down
- washer-disinfector
- inspection
- sterilisation
- packaging and transport
5
Q
What does the SHTM stand for?
A
Scottish health technical memorandum
6
Q
When are instruments sterile?
A
When they have been wrapped prior to being sterilised in a type B steriliser
7
Q
When have instruments just been sterilised?
A
When they are unwrapped after being in a type N steriliser
8
Q
Describe the box that should be used for transportation of instruments?
A
- rigid sided
- leak proof
- tight fitting lid
- colour coded
9
Q
Define a user.
A
Person designated by management to be responsible for the management of a WD
