Station/Equipment Disinfection/Decontamination Procedures Flashcards
if medical devices, equipment, and surgical materials are divided into three general categories: ____, based on the potential risk of infection involved in their use.
critical items, semi-critical items, and non-critical items
Critical items
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
Semi critical items
laryngoscope blades, Magill forceps and other items
which may meet mucous membranes but do not ordinarily penetrate body surfaces.
Semi critical:Meticulous physical cleaning followed by___ is essential
sterilization or high-level disinfecting
The current procedure used for disinfecting semi-critical items at PF&R is cleaning with soap and water followed by disinfection with ____
Metricide 28 Day Solution
either do not ordinarily touch the patient or touch only intact skin
Non critical items
Non critical items: To reduce the risk of cross contamination,___ level disinfection
should be performed
intermediate
The current procedure used for disinfecting non-critical items is
cleaning with soap and water followed by disinfection with ___ Disinfectant
Cleaner or ___
CavicideTM, Sani-Cloth Plus Disinfectant Wipes.
Contaminated equipment will be placed in a ____and segregated from clean equipment.
leak-proof biohazardous waste bag
Cleaning and decontamination will be performed as soon as ____
practical
___ is more effective than soaking because soaking
does not always remove all contaminants
Scrubbing
____ is a liquid chemical high-level disinfectant, when used according to the directions for use
Metricide 28 Day Solution
___ in premixed one-gallon containers of multi-purpose disinfectant cleaner is a broad-spectrum disinfectant
CaviCide™ Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner
CaviCide™ Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner The spray will sanitize in ___, and the surface will need to remain visibly wet for that period
2-3 minutes
Under no circumstances will____ be used for
decontamination or storage of patient care equipment or infectious waste.
kitchens, bathrooms, or living areas
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
20
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
weekly
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.
weekly
________ 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 ___.
“Wings-Plus” 30x36 inch layered disposable super absorbent pads, red biohazard bag
Any skin contamination to blood or body fluids should be removed by washing with a
disinfectant soap. Vigorously wash the affected area for____
1-2 minutes.
If skin isn’t intact the exposure ____.
should be reported
Mucous membrane exposure to blood or blood-containing body fluids _____
should be reported.
Self-contained suction canisters will be recapped and placed in a __to prevent leakage of the contained items
sealable plastic bag
