Lesson 9 (Part 3)

Question 1

What do you do once the disinfection is successful? (2)

Answer 1

1. You remove the probe and wipe it with a dry single use cloth
2. Visually inspect the probe

Question 2

Why do you wipe the probe with a dry single use cloth?

Answer 2

To remove any residual peroxide

Question 3

When do you remove your gloves when disinfecting the probe?

Answer 3

At the very end when you are done your manual inspection and dry wipe down

Question 4

How do you dispose of the chemical indicator?

Answer 4

Put it in the garbage

Question 5

Trophon sticker printer

Answer 5

A sticker automatically prints following a disinfection cycle

Question 6

Where is the Trophon sticker printer located?

Answer 6

Right beside the Trophon EPR

Question 7

What does the cartridge for the Trophon contain?

Answer 7

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 8

What is hydrogen peroxide used for?

Answer 8

High level disinfecting

- HLD

Question 9

How does the Trophon work?

Answer 9

A quantity controlled ultra fine hydrogen peroxide mist enters the chamber via side ports and gently swirls around to cover the entire surface of the probe and its handles

Question 10

Why are free radicals bad?

Answer 10

Because they are unstable

Question 11

When are 2 times you use ultra cleaning?

Answer 11

1. When you are entering into a mucous membrane
2. When you have reason to believe someone has something
   - people dont always tell the truth
   - people arent always clean