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What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing medical devices that cannot be sterilized?
What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing medical devices that cannot be sterilized?
- Low-level disinfection
- Decontamination
- High-level disinfection (correct)
- Sterilization
What is the purpose of drying medical devices after reprocessing?
What is the purpose of drying medical devices after reprocessing?
- To minimize rusting and staining
- To reduce the risk of recontamination
- To facilitate the sterilization process
- All of the above (correct)
What is the recommended method for drying medical devices when a drying cabinet is not available?
What is the recommended method for drying medical devices when a drying cabinet is not available?
- Place the device in a sterile environment to air dry
- Dry the device in a horizontal position
- Use a clean disposable lint-free, absorbent wipe (correct)
- Use alcohol or other flammable liquids as drying agents
What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing non-invasive medical devices for use in non-critical sites?
What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing non-invasive medical devices for use in non-critical sites?
What is the purpose of the process chemicals used in the wash area of the CSSD?
What is the purpose of the process chemicals used in the wash area of the CSSD?
What is the consequence of residual moisture on the sterilization process?
What is the consequence of residual moisture on the sterilization process?
What are some hazardous properties that chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants may have?
What are some hazardous properties that chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants may have?
What dangerous gas may be released if bleach and ammonia are mixed together?
What dangerous gas may be released if bleach and ammonia are mixed together?
According to AAMI, what are some of the minimum characteristics of process chemicals?
According to AAMI, what are some of the minimum characteristics of process chemicals?
What should be considered when choosing process chemicals for medical devices?
What should be considered when choosing process chemicals for medical devices?
How should the dosage of process chemicals or detergent be determined?
How should the dosage of process chemicals or detergent be determined?
What should be done to control process chemicals in terms of handling and storage?
What should be done to control process chemicals in terms of handling and storage?
What factors should be considered to ensure water quality is compatible with the cleaning process in a washer-disinfector?
What factors should be considered to ensure water quality is compatible with the cleaning process in a washer-disinfector?
Which tests are part of the periodic tests for the washer-disinfector after validation?
Which tests are part of the periodic tests for the washer-disinfector after validation?
What does the presence of heavy metals, phosphates, and silicates in water lead to in the context of the cleaning process?
What does the presence of heavy metals, phosphates, and silicates in water lead to in the context of the cleaning process?
Why are routine tests conducted on the decontamination equipment like washer-disinfectors?
Why are routine tests conducted on the decontamination equipment like washer-disinfectors?
Which action is NOT part of the weekly periodic tests for the washer-disinfector?
Which action is NOT part of the weekly periodic tests for the washer-disinfector?
What is one of the reasons for cleaning spray nozzles in the washer-disinfector during daily tests?
What is one of the reasons for cleaning spray nozzles in the washer-disinfector during daily tests?
Which of the following statements about thermal disinfection is correct?
Which of the following statements about thermal disinfection is correct?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the effectiveness of chemical disinfection?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the effectiveness of chemical disinfection?
What is the primary method of disinfection used in endoscopy units?
What is the primary method of disinfection used in endoscopy units?
What is the primary purpose of validating chemical disinfection processes microbiologically?
What is the primary purpose of validating chemical disinfection processes microbiologically?
Which of the following disinfection methods is considered the simplest and most cost-effective?
Which of the following disinfection methods is considered the simplest and most cost-effective?
What should be done to ensure the safety of staff who handle chemicals?
What should be done to ensure the safety of staff who handle chemicals?
What is the importance of water quality in the cleaning process of reusable medical devices (RMDs)?
What is the importance of water quality in the cleaning process of reusable medical devices (RMDs)?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the cleaning and disinfection process according to the image?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the cleaning and disinfection process according to the image?
What is the purpose of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended storage height for chemicals according to the text?
What is the recommended storage height for chemicals according to the text?
