study guide 8 & 9

Question 1

protease

Answer 1

protein that breaks down blood, mucous, feces and album

Question 2

amylase

Answer 2

enzymes that catalyze (change) starch onto suagrs

Question 2

lipase

Answer 2

(fat ) enzymes that breakdown fatty deposits such as bone marrow

Question 3

who provides the written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments

Answer 3

device manufacturer

Question 4

utility water

Answer 4

intermidiate rinse , comes from tap that may need further treatment to achieve the required specifications, mainly used for flushing ,washing and rinsing

Question 5

critical water

Answer 5

final rinse , water that is extremely treated to ensure that microogranisms and organic and inorganic material are removed

Question 6

how often should the degassing be done for a ultrasonic cleaner

Answer 6

each time a tank is changed

Question 7

define sterilization

Answer 7

completely devoid of all living microorganisms

Question 8

eye wash stations should be tested how often

Answer 8

weekly

Question 9

best way to clean a suction lumen

Answer 9

disposable brush

Question 10

define caviation

Answer 10

the process used by an ultrasonic cleaner in which low pressure bubbles collapse (implode) and dislodge soil from instruments

Question 11

define impingement

Answer 11

the spray force action of pressurized water against instruments being processed to physically remove burden

Question 12

how to prevent aerosolization in decon

Answer 12

items should be brushed below theb surface of the water

Question 13

how often should horizontal work surfaces in decon be cleaned and disinfected

Answer 13

at least once in the beginning or end of each shift and as needed

Question 14

how often should a MEC test strip be used in HLD solutions

Answer 14

each time the solution will be used