Decontamination Cleaning

Question 1

In what order do instruments go through to get disinfected?

Answer 1

1. Sorting (delicate vs heavy instruments)
2. Soak or rinse
3. Wash
4. Rinse again

Question 2

Power tools cannot be _______________

Answer 2

immersed

Question 3

When examining a tray, watch out for ________ instruments

Answer 3

sharp

Question 4

(T or F)

In the sorting stage, we must take apart instruments that havent been taken apart in the OR

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What do non-aerosol sprays do to instruments?

Answer 5

It keeps instruments moist to prevent bioburden from drying during transportation

Question 6

(T or F)

Detergents are low susding or non-sudsing so that we can see the bottom of the sink

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Water must be ________ when soaking instruments. If it is too _______, the proteins will coagulate. If its too _______, the fats, oils, and greases will congeal.

Answer 7

1. warm
2. hot
3. cold

Question 8

It is very important to _____ and _______ lumens

Answer 8

flush and brush

Question 9

(T or F)

When scrubbing items, keep the item above water as it is the easiest way to clean instruments.

Answer 9

False.

Items must be scrubbed under water to prevent the spread of aerosols