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Decontamination Flashcards

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1
Q

Detail the correct time, temperature and pressure for an autoclave?

A

3 minutes
134 degrees Celsius
2.2 bar

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2
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State the 3 values you should record during a manual test of an autoclave?

A

Time, Temperature, Pressure

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3
Q

What is an ultrasonic bath used for?

A

Debris Removal

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4
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List 3 items which are sterilised by gamma-irradiation?

A

Needles
Scalpels
Sutures

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5
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N Type Storage days

Pre sterilisation ?

A

21 days

No bagging

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6
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B Type Storage days

Pre sterilisation?

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60 days

Bagging

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7
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How long can instruments be stored if sterilised in an N type autoclave?

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21 days

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How long can instruments be stored if sterilised in an B type autoclave?

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60 days

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9
Q

List the correct sequence for the washer disinfector cycle?

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Flush
Wash
Rinse
Thermal Disinfection
Dry
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10
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According to SDCEP, what temperature and time does the washer need to reach at the thermal disinfection stage?

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80 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes

90 degrees Celsius for 1 minute

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11
Q

How long should dental waterlines be flushed for between pt’s?

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20-30 seconds

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12
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How long should dental waterlines be flushed for at the beginning of a session?

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2-3 minutes

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13
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What is the recommended time for clinical hand wash?

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15-30 seconds

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14
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What is the recommended time for a surgical scrub?

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3-4 minutes

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15
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Name 2 procedures that involve surgical hand hygiene?

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Implant, Surgical extraction

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16
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List 4 ways a dental nurse can reduce the risk of cross infection?

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Zoning
PPE
Single use items
Handwashing

17
Q

Name 2 solutions which may be used to decontaminate the surgery surfaces?

A

Alcohol

Sodium Hypochloride

18
Q

Give 2 examples of records that should be kept by the surgery in relation to cross infection?

A

Autoclave sterilisation records

Waste consignment notes

19
Q

Define Direct contact

A

person to person

20
Q

Define indirect contact

A

Surface to person

21
Q

List 3 items that should be disposed of in a sharps box?

A

Matrix bands
Used needles
Endo files

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