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What is the purpose of the vehicle cleanliness procedure?
What is the purpose of the vehicle cleanliness procedure?
- To outline the process for removing visible contamination
- To provide guidelines for vehicle maintenance
- To establish a schedule for vehicle cleaning
- To ensure minimum guidelines for vehicle disinfection (correct)
What does the cleaning process include?
What does the cleaning process include?
- Removal of contaminants from the cleanest area only
- Removal of all visible and non-visible contamination (correct)
- Removal of dirt and dust only
- Removal of blood and body fluids only
When should cleaning be performed in relation to disinfection?
When should cleaning be performed in relation to disinfection?
- Before disinfection is completed (correct)
- After disinfection is completed
- Simultaneously with disinfection
- Whenever convenient for the crew
What must field staff do at the beginning of a shift in terms of cleaning?
What must field staff do at the beginning of a shift in terms of cleaning?
What should be done after applying disinfectant to exposed surfaces of the patient compartment?
What should be done after applying disinfectant to exposed surfaces of the patient compartment?
Why should cleaning always be performed from the 'cleanest' area to the 'dirtiest' area?
Why should cleaning always be performed from the 'cleanest' area to the 'dirtiest' area?
What should be done with sharps containers when they are 2/3 full?
What should be done with sharps containers when they are 2/3 full?
What should be done to the surfaces in the ambulance after a call?
What should be done to the surfaces in the ambulance after a call?
What should be done with reusable equipment after use to minimize contamination of ambulance surfaces?
What should be done with reusable equipment after use to minimize contamination of ambulance surfaces?
What is done with all disposable equipment after patient treatment?
What is done with all disposable equipment after patient treatment?
What should be done before beginning cleaning after a call?
What should be done before beginning cleaning after a call?
What is the procedure for cleaning ambulances after returning from a three-month preventative maintenance service?
What is the procedure for cleaning ambulances after returning from a three-month preventative maintenance service?
What should be worn while cleaning spills of blood or body fluid?
What should be worn while cleaning spills of blood or body fluid?
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