Lesson 9 Part B

Question 1

Colour assesment charts for successful disinfection is

Answer 1

Different for each box of chemical indicators so only one box may be open at a time

Question 2

When you close the chamber what up with the locking

Answer 2

Should be automatic

Question 3

If the door doesnt close properly a message will display

Answer 3

CLOSE CHAMBER DOOR

Question 4

Once the door is locked another screen message will ask

Answer 4

IS THE PROBE CLEAN AND DRY

If you have cleaned and dried the probe answer YES
The device will do a self check for readiness and say PRESS START TO BEGIN
You can now press START or CANCEL if you wish to unlock the machine

Question 5

If you say the probe isnt clean and dry

Answer 5

If you respond NO to the question IS THE PROBE CLEAN AND DRY? The screen will show REMOVE AND CLEAN THE PROBE
Once disinfection is cleared to begin, it will show progress on the machine’s screen indication DISINFECTING
Once the cycle is finished the screen will say CYCLE COMPLETE REMOVE PROBE
The device will also sound an audible alarm
Wear gloves before touching items inside the chamber due to potential residual peroxide

Question 6

At the end compare chemical indicator to

Answer 6

Assessment chart on the box

Question 7

If device states cycle failed

Answer 7

Start new disinfection cycle from the beginning

Question 8

Even if the torphon indicates COMPLETE CYCLE a

Answer 8

Manual inspection of the chemical indicator must be done

Question 9

If the disinfection is successful

Answer 9

If the disinfection is successful, remove the probe and wipe with a dry single use cloth to remove any residual peroxide
Also visually inspect the probe
Gloves can now be removed
The probe is ready for use and can be placed in storage area. The clean ultrasound probe cover & sticker can be used if part of the policies of your department
The chemical indicator can be placed in garbage

Question 10

A sicker automatically

Answer 10

Prints following a disinfection cycle

This printer will be located right beside the TROPHON

Question 11

Remove the sticker and

Answer 11

Check to see if the cycle passed or failed

Question 12

The trophon uses a cartridge which is inserted _________

The cartridge contains

Answer 12

Side of the device

Hydrogen peroxide used for the HLD

Question 13

How does the trophon work

Answer 13

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 it’s handle

Question 14

The small controlled does of sonic acted hydrogen peroxide mist ensures

Answer 14

Compatability with the probe materials