Decontamination

Question 1

The absence of all living pathogenic microorganisms

Answer 1

Asepsis

Question 2

The transfer of microorganisms from one person to another or one area to another

Answer 2

Cross infection

Question 3

The process of killing all microorganisms and spores to produce asepsis

Answer 3

Sterilisation

Question 4

The destruction of bacteria and fungi but not some viruses or spores

Answer 4

Disinfection

Question 5

What is the result of overloading instruments into the ultrasonic bath?

Answer 5

Persistent failure to debride items

Question 6

What are the 5 stages of a washer disinfector?

Answer 6

• Flush
• Wash
• Rinse
• Thermal disinfection (90 degrees for 1 minute)
• Drying

Question 7

What is the correct data for an autoclave?

Answer 7

Temperature - 134 degrees (held for 3 minutes)
Pressure - 2.25 bar

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the technique of separating clean and contaminated areas in the clinical environment to avoid cross infection?

Answer 8

Zoning

Question 9

What chemical decontaminants is found in skin cleansing products for use in the clinical area?

Answer 9

Chlorhexidine

Question 10

What refers to routine testing?

Answer 10

Validation

Question 11

What does validation do?

Answer 11

Provides a guarantee that decontamination equipment is working to manufacturers specifications

Question 11

How often is a washer disinfector maintained / tested?

Answer 11

Every 6 months

Question 12

What maintenance tests are carried out for a washer disinfector?

Answer 12

• Automatic control test
• Chemical dosing
• Thermometric

Question 13

What is the purpose of carrying out a helix test?

Answer 13

Ensure steam penetration occurs