Decontamination

Question 1

The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use is….

Answer 1

Cleaning

Question 2

The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on the surface of an item is known as

Answer 2

Decontamination

Question 3

What would be an acceptable method to transport used operating room surgical instrument trays?

Answer 3

Closed case carts

Question 4

Microorganisms found in blood, tissue, and or body fluids on surgical instruments are referred to as

Answer 4

Bioburden

Question 5

According to Dr John Perkins, surgical instrument basket used for decontamination?

Answer 5

3 inches (7.62cm)

Question 6

Negative pressure refers to

Answer 6

Air exhausted directly to the outside

Question 7

When applying personal protective equipment, what should be donned first?

Answer 7

Shoe covers

Question 8

The main reason why jewelry should not be worn in the decontamination area is because it

Answer 8

Is not easily cleaned

Question 9

Before a medical device is cleaned, what information must the technician have before processing it?

Answer 9

Manufacturers instructions for use

Question 10

A solution is considered neutral when the pH is

Answer 10

7

Question 11

A cleaning solution having a pH of 9 is said to be

Answer 11

Alkaline

Question 12

Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of

Answer 12

Protein soils and blood

Question 13

Syringe containers should be changed when they are

Answer 13

At the fill line

Question 14

A proteolytic enzyme breaks down

Answer 14

Blood soils

Question 15

What should be used to remove gross soil on instruments?

Answer 15

Chlorine

Question 16

Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be

Answer 16

Dissembled as directed by the manufacturer

Question 17

Generally, metal-bristled brushes can be used to clean

Answer 17

The tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders

Question 18

When manually cleaning surgical instruments, the final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using

Answer 18

Critical water

Question 19

Before instruments are processed in an ultrasonic cleaner, the

Answer 19

Gross soil should be removed

Question 20

What is not a recommended method to keep used instruments moist?

Answer 20

Transport in sterile water

Question 21

Prior to manual cleaning, a flexible endoscope must be

Answer 21

Leak tested

Question 22

If used instruments in a basin are not clearly visible, what should be used to pick them up?

Answer 22

Forceps

Question 23

What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic cleaner?

Answer 23

Aluminum foil

Question 24

What is true about cleaning?

Answer 24

The use of additional chemicals, if not in the instructions for use, is not permitted