Chapter 9 - Instrument Preparation, Antisepsis and Desinfection Flashcards
Which microorganism can survive for over 90 days on pure polyester material?
A) Clostridium difficile
B) Staphylococci
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D) Enterococci
B) Staphylococci
What is a recommended laundry temperature for cleaning contaminated hospital textiles according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
A) 120°F (49°C)
B) 140°F (60°C)
C) 160°F (70°C)
D) 180°F (82°C)
C) 160°F (70°C)
How are instruments classified for sterilization and disinfection purposes based on their risk for infection?
A) Nonsterile, semi-sterile, sterile
B) Low-risk, medium-risk, high-risk
C) Noncritical, semicritical, critical
D) Basic, intermediate, advanced
C) Noncritical, semicritical, critical
What is the primary distinction between sterilization and disinfection?
A) Sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores
B) Disinfection eliminates spores but not vegetative bacteria
C) Sterilization is only for surgical tools
D) Disinfection can be applied to living tissue
A) Sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores
Which sterilization method is commonly used in health care facilities?
A) Cold water immersion
B) Steam under pressure
C) Liquid soap disinfection
D) Ultraviolet light
B) Steam under pressure
What is a key factor that affects the efficacy of disinfection and sterilization?
A) Type of medical device used
B) Temperature and pH of the process
C) Time of day the process is performed
D) Length of the surgery
B) Temperature and pH of the process
What is the risk if the preparation and packing process is not regarded as clean?
A) Increased turnaround time
B) Recontamination with organic material
C) Loss of instrument functionality
D) Delay in surgical procedures
B) Recontamination with organic material
What is the role of antiseptics in the disinfection process?
A) They are toxic to living tissues
B) They are used only on inanimate objects
C) They are nontoxic to living tissues
D) They eliminate bacterial spores
A) They are toxic to living tissues
Which chemical method is NOT commonly used for sterilization in healthcare facilities?
A) Dry heat
B) Ethylene oxide (EtO) gas
C) Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
D) Cold-water disinfection
D) Cold-water disinfection
What is a critical factor to consider when applying disinfectants to inanimate objects?
A) Temperature of the room
B) Toxicity to living tissues
C) Color of the disinfectant
D) Contact time and concentration
D) Contact time and concentration
What is the main difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic?
A) Disinfectants are for living tissues, while antiseptics are for objects
B) Disinfectants are for inanimate objects, while antiseptics are for living tissues
C) Disinfectants kill all microorganisms, while antiseptics kill spores
D) Disinfectants are more effective than antiseptics
B) Disinfectants are for inanimate objects, while antiseptics are for living tissues
What method of sterilization is typically used for instruments that cannot withstand high heat?
A) Cold sterilization
B) Steam sterilization
C) Dry heat sterilization
D) Ethylene oxide (EtO) gas sterilization
D) Ethylene oxide (EtO) gas sterilization
How does water hardness affect the cleaning process?
A) Increases cleaning efficiency
B) Reduces effectiveness of blood removal in cold water prewashes
C) Has no effect on cleaning
D) Speeds up the sterilization process
B) Reduces effectiveness of blood removal in cold water prewashes
What is a prerinsing alternative to manual cleaning for surgical instruments?
A) Alcohol-based rinses
B) Enzymatic detergent solution
C) Boiling in water
D) Chlorine rinse
B) Enzymatic detergent solution
How long does a typical enzymatic detergent need for effective cleaning at room temperature?
A) 2-5 minutes
B) 10-20 minutes
C) 30-45 minutes
D) 1-2 hours
C) 30-45 minutes
What type of detergent solution is recommended after prewashing instruments?
A) Acidic
B) Neutral or near-neutral pH
C) Alkaline
D) Chlorine-based
B) Neutral or near-neutral pH
What should be used to clean instruments containing narrow lumens?
A) Metal brushes
B) Compressed air and soft, lint-free cloths
C) Steel wool
D) Household cleaning agents
B) Compressed air and soft, lint-free cloths
After cleaning, how should surgical instruments ideally be dried?
A) Air-dried
B) Dried with compressed air
C) Towel dried
D) Left in direct sunlight
B) Dried with compressed air
What cleaning method is most effective at removing impacted debris from complex surfaces?
A) Manual scrubbing
B) Boiling in water
C) Ultrasonic cleaning
D) Alcohol-based cleaning
C) Ultrasonic cleaning
Which detergent is preferred during ultrasonic cleaning?
A) Foaming enzymatic detergent
B) Nonfoaming enzymatic detergent
C) Alcohol-based detergent
D) Neutral pH detergent
B) Nonfoaming enzymatic detergent
Why must instruments be rinsed after ultrasonic cleaning?
A) To remove water
B) To cool them down
C) To remove loosened debris and cleaner residues
D) To sanitize them
C) To remove loosened debris and cleaner residues
What is the function of an automated washer–disinfector in the cleaning process?
A) To sterilize instruments
B) To combine cleaning with heat disinfection
C) To lubricate instruments
D) To dry instruments
B) To combine cleaning with heat disinfection
What temperature is achieved during the disinfection phase in an automated washer–disinfector?
A) 60-65°C
B) 70-75°C
C) 90-93°C
D) 100°C
C) 90-93°C