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Infection Control Flashcards

1
Q

What HTM applies to decontamination

A

HTM 01 05

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2
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What independent governing body ensures practices are compliant with essential quality requirements

A

CQC

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3
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Is an S type autoclave vacuum or non vacuum ?

A

Non vacuum

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4
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How long can sterilised unwrapped instruments be kept in a non clinical area

A

1 week

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5
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Is an S Type autoclave vacuum or non vacuum

A

Vacuum

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6
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Is a B Type autoclave vacuum or non vacuum ?

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Vacuum

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7
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According to the health and social care act how often should the infection control policy be reviewed

A

Every 2 years

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8
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What is the defining term for the killing of inactivation of bacteria and fungi, not including spores and some viruses

A

Disinfection

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9
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What defining term relates to the the killing of micro organisms and spores and results in asepsis

A

Sterilisation

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10
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What term describes the absence of pathogenic microorganisms

A

Aseptic

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11
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How long should hand washing take

A

40 to 69 seconds

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12
Q

What area is a blue mop used in

A

Office/ reception

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13
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What area is a red mop used in ?

A

Toilet

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14
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In what area is a green mop used ?

A

Kitchen

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15
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In what area is a yellow mop used

A

Clinical areas and decontamination room

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16
Q

What can sodium hypochlorite be used to clean ?

A

Impressions and lab work, non textile surfaces

17
Q

What can can aldehyde based cleaners be used on

A

Metallic surfaces, lab work and impressions

18
Q

What is chlorhexidine gluconate used for ?

A

RCT and skin cleaner

19
Q

What is hypochlorous acid used for

A

DUWLs

20
Q

What percentage of bleach should be used when cleaning blood spillages

A

Up to 10%

21
Q

Washer disinfector water fittings must comply with what set of regulations ?

A

Water supply (water fittings) regulations 1999

22
Q

What does HTM 04-01 apply to ?

A

Safe water in health care premises

23
Q

When cleaning instruments water should be above what temperature ?

A

45 or more

24
Q

On what decontamination equipment is a protein residue test carried out ?

A

Ultrasonic bath

25
Q

How often should an aluminium foil test be carried out ?

A

Every 3 months

26
Q

How many stages does a washer disinfecter have ?

A

5

27
Q

How often should in house tests be carried out on washer disinfectors

A

Every 6 months

28
Q

What temperature does a autoclave need to reach for sterilisation, and how long should it be held at this temperature

A

134 for 3 minutes

29
Q

In what type of autoclave can you place wrapped instruments ?

A

Type B, vacuum

30
Q

On what type of autoclave is a helix test carried out ?

A

type B vacuum

31
Q

What type of autoclave uses a TST trip ?

A

Type N, non vacuum

32
Q

What does HTM 07-01 apply to

A

Health care waste

33
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What does HTM 03-01 apply to

A

Heating and ventilation

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