The Sterile Environment Pt 2

Question 1

The most common types of PECs are commonly referred to as ____

Answer 1

hoods

Question 2

Types of hoods include laminar airflow workbenches (LAFW or LAFS), biologic safety cabinets (BSC), restricted access barrier systems (RABS), and ____

Answer 2

isolators

Question 3

The laminar airflow workbench or laminar airflow system is an ISO Class 5 environment, is inside the ____ area, and uses a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to ensure air entering the hood is free from particles, bacteria, and other contaminants

Answer 3

buffer

Question 4

The biological safety cabinet is used for hazardous ____ of CSPs, is located in an ISO Class 7 buffer area, and uses inward and downward airflow (vertical)

Answer 4

compounding

Question 5

____ are a closed system that uses transfer ports to move supplies, medications, and other items from outside to inside the isolator

Answer 5

Isolators

Question 6

The order of cleaning should be in the direction of the cleanest area (first) to the ____ (last)

Answer 6

dirtiest

Question 7

What is the order of cleaning?

Answer 7

First clean the PEC with 70% sterile-alcohol and lint-free wipes

Next, clean the ceiling and walls of the buffer area

Wipe down all surfaces

Mop the floor

Finally, repeat the process in the ante area

Question 8

The USP daily cleaning schedule revolves around cleaning ____ and ____

Answer 8

floors and counters

Question 9

The USP monthly cleaning schedule revolves around cleaning ____, ____, and ____

Answer 9

Walls, storage shelving, and ceilings