Central Sterile Supply Department Personal Hygiene and Attire Quiz
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What should be done if the gown becomes visibly soiled or wet during a medical procedure?

  • Continue using the gown until the end of the procedure
  • Tuck the gown inside the gloves
  • Wash the gown for reuse
  • Change the gown immediately (correct)

What is the recommended practice for protecting shoes from contamination?

  • Using dedicated washable shoes or clogs (correct)
  • Wearing regular shoes during cleaning procedures
  • Using disposable shoe covers and not replacing them if damaged
  • Not wearing any shoe protection

When should gloves be removed to avoid contamination?

  • Before touching surfaces and pens (correct)
  • At the end of the work shift
  • After touching contaminated items
  • Only when visibly torn or perforated

What is the recommended frequency for changing scrubs in CSSD?

<p>Daily or when visibly soiled or wet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of disease transmission refers to the spread of disease through droplets of moisture containing bacteria or viruses?

<p>Airborne transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended humidity level in the decontamination zone of CSSD?

<p>30% to 70% relative humidity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the air pressure requirement in the preparation & packaging zone of CSSD?

<p>Negative pressure (-5 Pascal) ±5% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with used gloves after work?

<p>Discard them immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for handwashing in the CSSD?

<p>40-60 seconds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should PPE such as gloves, masks, and gowns be worn in the CSSD?

<p>When the task might produce splash, spatter, or aerosols (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of gloves are approved for use in the CSSD?

<p>Utility Gloves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to wear fluid-repellent masks with visor eye shields in the CSSD?

<p>To reduce the risk of microbes being transferred to the eyes, nose, and mouth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does wearing gloves not replace in terms of hygiene practices?

<p>Hand washing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of head covers in the CSSD?

<p>To prevent hair from contaminating the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What to do with a soiled or wet gown?

Change the gown immediately if it gets visibly soiled or wet during a medical procedure.

How to protect shoes in the CSSD?

Wear dedicated washable shoes or clogs to protect them from contamination.

When to remove gloves in CSSD?

Remove gloves before touching surfaces and pens to avoid spreading germs.

Scrub changing frequency in the CSSD?

Change scrubs daily or when visibly soiled or wet to maintain a clean work environment.

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What is airborne transmission?

Airborne transmission is the spread of diseases through droplets of moisture containing bacteria or viruses.

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Humidity level in the decontamination zone?

The recommended humidity level in the decontamination zone of CSSD is 30% to 70% relative humidity.

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Air pressure requirement in the preparation & packaging zone?

The preparation & packaging zone of CSSD should have negative pressure (-5 Pascal) ±5% to prevent contamination from entering.

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How to handle used gloves?

Discard used gloves immediately after work to avoid contamination.

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Handwashing duration in CSSD?

Wash your hands for 40-60 seconds in the CSSD to ensure proper hygiene.

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When to wear PPE in CSSD?

Wear gloves, masks, and gowns when performing tasks likely to produce splash, spatter, or aerosols in CSSD.

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Approved glove type in CSSD?

Utility gloves are approved for use in the CSSD.

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Why wear fluid-repellent masks with visors?

Fluid-repellent masks with visor eye shields are essential to reduce the risk of microbes entering the eyes, nose, and mouth.

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What doesn't wearing gloves replace?

Wearing gloves alone is not enough for hygiene in the CSSD. Hand washing is still essential.

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Purpose of head covers in CSSD?

Head covers prevent hair from falling and contaminating the CSSD environment.

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