Cleaning And Disinfection Flashcards
The CDC category 1-A states that all devices is going into normally sterile areas of the body should be what prior to the procedure
Sterilized
What class of chemical indicator is the Bowie deck test?
Class 2 chemical indicator
True or false a single biological indicator that is positive or has failed in a run for Darrell processing does not warrant a recall of equipment
True
What should you do if a single biological indicator has failed or turns up positive in a sterile supply run?
Use paired biological indicators from different brands and continue runs for at least three consecutive runs
How often should biological indicators be performed for sterile processing?
Biological indicators should be performed at least once daily
True or false improved hydrogen peroxide contains an ionic and or non-ironic surfactants.
True
What are some advantages to using the improved hydrogen peroxide?
The improved hydrogen peroxide that contains an ionic or non-ionic surfactants have rapid action and low toxicity
True or false standard procedure is to disinfect mop heads, and they should be laundered once a day
True
Why is it important to remove any blood or protein off of instruments prior to high-level disinfection or sterilization
Blood and protein can inactivate many disinfectants. That’s why it is important to remove these from equipment.
True or false gas, concentration, temperature, humidity, and exposure time all can affect the effectiveness of ethylene oxide or ETO
True
True or false pseudomonas species are sometimes associated with contaminated disinfectants
This is true pseudomonas is very water, loving
True or false sterile, assurance levels or SAL is listed as 10-6th as appropriate for critical items
True
True or false decontamination is the process to which items are rendered safe for handling without protective attire on
True
