Session 7

Question 1

Describe the process of cleaning

Answer 1

To remove any surface dirt and debris by vacuuming or scrubbing and washing with soapy water

Question 2

Describe the process of disinfecting

Answer 2

A process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms

Question 3

Describe the process of sterilisation

Answer 3

A process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and is carried out in healthcare facilities by physical or chemical methods

Question 4

What are the 4 methods of cleaning

Answer 4

Dusting, washing, scrubbing, and damp wiping

Question 5

How do you deal with cleaning linen in healthcare

Answer 5

All non infectious linen is placed in white bags to be washed.
Infectious linen is place din red bags to stop contamination, this also highlights its need to be washed at a higher temperature

Question 6

What does cleaning do to microorganisms

Answer 6

Cleaning is physically reducing the presence of microorganisms by removing visible material, this doesn’t mean that all the germs are gone which is why disinfecting and sterilising is also important

Question 7

What area does a red mop head clean as per the national colour coding scheme

Answer 7

Bathrooms, showers, toilets, basins and bathroom floors

Question 8

What area does a blue mop head clean as per the national colour coding scheme

Answer 8

General areas, including offices, lounges, corridors and bedrooms

Question 9

What area does a green mop head clean as per the national colour coding scheme

Answer 9

Kitchen areas including satellite kitchen area and food storage areas

Question 10

What area does a yellow mop head clean as per the national colour coding scheme

Answer 10

Bedrooms when someone has an infection and is cared for in an isolated room

Question 11

Why should you disinfect

Answer 11

It’s good to use when someone is sick to make sure any bacteria left on surfaces does not spread so they do not become harmful

Question 12

When should you not use disinfectant

Answer 12

Disinfectant does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces and does not always remove all germs, it should not bee used on the skin

Question 13

What does sterilisation do

Answer 13

Destroys all microorganisms to prevent disease transmission associated with the use of that item

Question 14

What is the difference between steam sterilisation and chemical sterilisation

Answer 14

Chemical sterilisation is used for devices that would be sensitive to the high heat used in steam sterilisation, steam sterilisation was originally used to sterilise items that were moisture sensitive but today its used for items such as powders glass and electronics