Station/Equipment Disinfection/Decontamination Procedures

Question 1

if medical devices, equipment, and surgical materials are divided into three general categories: ____, based on the potential risk of infection involved in their use.

Answer 1

critical items, semi-critical items, and non-critical items

Question 2

Critical items

Answer 2

needles, surgical instruments, cardiac catheters, or
implants that are introduced directly into the bloodstream or into other normally sterile
areas of the body. These items should be sterile at the time of use

Question 3

Semi critical items

Answer 3

laryngoscope blades, Magill forceps and other items
which may meet mucous membranes but do not ordinarily penetrate body surfaces.

Question 4

Semi critical:Meticulous physical cleaning followed by___ is essential

Answer 4

sterilization or high-level disinfecting

Question 5

The current procedure used for disinfecting semi-critical items at PF&R is cleaning with soap and water followed by disinfection with ____

Answer 5

Metricide 28 Day Solution

Question 6

either do not ordinarily touch the patient or touch only intact skin

Answer 6

Non critical items

Question 7

Non critical items: To reduce the risk of cross contamination,___ level disinfection
should be performed

Answer 7

intermediate

Question 8

The current procedure used for disinfecting non-critical items is
cleaning with soap and water followed by disinfection with ___ Disinfectant
Cleaner or ___

Answer 8

CavicideTM, Sani-Cloth Plus Disinfectant Wipes.

Question 9

Contaminated equipment will be placed in a ____and segregated from clean equipment.

Answer 9

leak-proof biohazardous waste bag

Question 10

Cleaning and decontamination will be performed as soon as ____

Answer 10

practical

Question 11

___ is more effective than soaking because soaking
does not always remove all contaminants

Answer 11

Scrubbing

Question 12

____ is a liquid chemical high-level disinfectant, when used according to the directions for use

Answer 12

Metricide 28 Day Solution

Question 13

___ in premixed one-gallon containers of multi-purpose disinfectant cleaner is a broad-spectrum disinfectant

Answer 13

CaviCide™ Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner

Question 14

CaviCide™ Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner The spray will sanitize in ___, and the surface will need to remain visibly wet for that period

Answer 14

2-3 minutes

Question 15

Under no circumstances will____ be used for
decontamination or storage of patient care equipment or infectious waste.

Answer 15

kitchens, bathrooms, or living areas

Question 16

Semi-critical items such as laryngoscopes and Magill forceps: Clean with soap
and water, paying attention to crevices. Soak in disinfectant for a minimum of __
minutes at 25C

Answer 16

20

Question 17

Exterior and interior surfaces of vehicles, especially those areas that are commonly handled by EMS personnel (e.g., door handles, steering wheel, etc.), should be disinfected __
and after each call where potential for contamination exists. W

Answer 17

weekly

Question 18

A risk of cross-contamination exists for all equipment
handled by EMS personnel (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, BP cuffs,
instrument cases, sharps containers, etc.). These items should be disinfected
___ and after each call where potential for contamination exists.

Answer 18

weekly

Question 19

________ should be used on large amounts of blood, vomitus, urine and feces. Wearing proper PPE, place the needed number of pads over the liquid. Liquid will be absorbed quickly into the pad for safer handling. Carefully pick up the pad and place in ___.

Answer 19

“Wings-Plus” 30x36 inch layered disposable super absorbent pads, red biohazard bag

Question 20

Any skin contamination to blood or body fluids should be removed by washing with a
disinfectant soap. Vigorously wash the affected area for____

Answer 20

1-2 minutes.

Question 21

If skin isn’t intact the exposure ____.

Answer 21

should be reported

Question 22

Mucous membrane exposure to blood or blood-containing body fluids _____

Answer 22

should be reported.

Question 23

Self-contained suction canisters will be recapped and placed in a __to prevent leakage of the contained items

Answer 23

sealable plastic bag