Mechanical Equipment (for cleaning)

Question 1

What are the phases of a single chamber?

Answer 1

1. Pre-rinse
2. Wash
3. Rinse
4. Sterilize
5. Disinfect

Question 2

What temperature does the single chamber sterilize?

Answer 2

280F

Question 3

What temperature does the single chamber disinfect?

Answer 3

180F

Question 4

What is the single chamber used for?

Answer 4

To clean the following:
- Surgical instruments
- Stainless steel
- Glass
- Heavy plastics

Question 5

What should we check for in single chambers?

Answer 5

• Printout display
• Detergent levels
• Drain filters
• Sprayer arms

Question 6

What is impingement?

Answer 6

Spray-force action of pressurized water against instruments being processed to physically remove bioburden. This happens several times in the wash.

Question 7

What is a 777?

Answer 7

Tunnel washer

Question 8

What are pasteurmatics used for?

Answer 8

To clean anesthesia equipment and respiratory therapy equipment

Question 9

What do ultrasonic washers do?

Answer 9

They use high frequency sound waves that cause mechanical vibrations in solutions

Question 10

What is cavitation?

Answer 10

Microscopic bubbles form on surface and implode creating mini vacuums that draws away soil from hard to reach places

Question 11

______________ (2) must be removed before using an ultrasonic

Answer 11

Gross soil

Question 12

Without _________ the water in an ultrasonic, cavitation will not work

Answer 12

degassing

Question 13

____________ cart washers are used to clean transport carts, large containers, and stainless steel items

Answer 13

Automatic

Question 14

What is RO water? What does it stand for?

Answer 14

Reverse osmosis. It is a filtering system that removes minerals from the water

Question 15

What is another term for pure water?

Answer 15

Deionized water