LDU Managers Module

Question 1

What is the flow line?

Answer 1

Way instruments should be processed around a single room LDU

Minimises risk for cross contamination

Dirty to clean

Question 2

What is the instrument life cycle?

Answer 2

Acquisition

Cleaning

Disinfection

Inspection

Packaging

Sterilisation

Transport

Storage

Use

Transport

Question 3

Daily WD tests?

Answer 3

Check spray arms and filter

Check door seal

Check chemical level

Check load carrier

Record cycle data

Question 4

Loading patterns WDs

Answer 4

No overlapping

Don’t overload

Assemblies disassembled

Forceps open at hinge

Question 5

Loading patterns WDs

Answer 5

No overlapping

Don’t overload

Assemblies disassembled

Forceps open at hinge

Question 6

Cycles of WD?

Answer 6

Flush - remove gross debris

Wash - remove biological matter

Rinse - remove residue

Thermal disinfection - 90/95 for 1 minute

Drying - remove moisture

Question 7

What to check at ispection

Answer 7

Check contamination

Check function of instrument

Check damage or corrosion

Question 8

Process of manual cleaning?

Answer 8

SOP

Immersion or non immersion

PPE
- heavy duty gloves, apron, face covering

Chemicals
- <35 degrees, soft bristles brush

Question 9

Conditions of steriliser?

Answer 9

134-137 degrees for 3 mins

2.05 - 2.35 bar

Question 10

Daily steriliser checks

Answer 10

Check load carrier and chamber

Check door seal

Fill feed water reservoir

Drain used water

Record cycle info

Question 11

Tests for type B steriliser?

Answer 11

Bowie dick / steam penetration

Air leakage

Air detector function tests

Record cycle data