Decontamination and Sterilisation Flashcards
What is the chemical name for bleach?
Sodium Hypochlorite
What is the first thing to do following a needle-stick injury?
Stop what you are doing
What kills microorganisms (including most bacteria and fungi) but not spores?
Disinfection
What kills all microorganisms, including spores?
Sterilisation
What does the single use symbol look like?
2, Inside a Circle, with a line through
What are the cold and hot temperature checks for legionella?
Cold: Below 20
Hot: Above 55
Run tap for 2 minutes
Which HTM refers to heating and ventilation?
HTM03-01
What cleaners should be used to clean surgery?
Bleach based cleaners & Aldehyde cleaners
What type of Autoclave is a CLASS B Autoclave?
Vaccum
What type of Autoclave is a CLASS N Autoclave?
Steam
What are the temperature and hold requirements for the Autoclave?
134 degrees with 2.2 bars of pressure for <3mins
What does the RO mean in RO Water?
Reverse osmosis (Distilled, free from impurities)
What does a TST strip test?
Time, Steam, Temperature
When does Gamma Radiation occur?
Single used instruments when they arrive sterile
What is Asepsis?
An environment free of pathogens