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What is the primary reason for wearing shoes cover in the work area?
What is the primary reason for wearing shoes cover in the work area?
- To prevent items from falling on the feet
- To ensure the shoes are dedicated to department use only
- To protect the shoes from heat damage
- To prevent contamination of the shoes (correct)
What is the minimum temperature that can be reached in the washer-disinfector chamber?
What is the minimum temperature that can be reached in the washer-disinfector chamber?
- 95°C
- 90°C (correct)
- 85°C
- 80°C
Why is it important to check for soil or stain during quality checks?
Why is it important to check for soil or stain during quality checks?
- To check for any utensils that may have turned upside down
- To ensure the spray arms were not blocked
- To verify the instruments were properly cleaned and disinfected (correct)
- To ensure the correct cycle was used
What should be done if the spray arms were blocked during the cycle?
What should be done if the spray arms were blocked during the cycle?
What is the purpose of the quality checks during the unloading process?
What is the purpose of the quality checks during the unloading process?
Why should heat-resistant gloves be worn when manually removing the washer carriage from the chamber?
Why should heat-resistant gloves be worn when manually removing the washer carriage from the chamber?
What could be the cause of excessive wetness?
What could be the cause of excessive wetness?
What should happen if an item was not properly disassembled in the wash area?
What should happen if an item was not properly disassembled in the wash area?
What should be done with non-conformances?
What should be done with non-conformances?
What determines what happens to the load next?
What determines what happens to the load next?
What should be checked after unloading?
What should be checked after unloading?
Why would a whole load need to be sent back for re-processing?
Why would a whole load need to be sent back for re-processing?
What is the primary reason for inspecting the load for staining and/or residue?
What is the primary reason for inspecting the load for staining and/or residue?
What should be done if a small percentage of RMD in a load were not cleaned and/or dried effectively?
What should be done if a small percentage of RMD in a load were not cleaned and/or dried effectively?
What is the primary focus of the Manual Cleaned Device Acceptance Quality checks?
What is the primary focus of the Manual Cleaned Device Acceptance Quality checks?
What should be done if an item is found to be damaged during the Manual Cleaned Device Acceptance Quality checks?
What should be done if an item is found to be damaged during the Manual Cleaned Device Acceptance Quality checks?
What is the primary reason for inspecting the load for dryness?
What is the primary reason for inspecting the load for dryness?
What should be done if an item is not properly disassembled during the Manual Cleaned Device Acceptance Quality checks?
What should be done if an item is not properly disassembled during the Manual Cleaned Device Acceptance Quality checks?
What should be checked in devices like artery forceps and clamps?
What should be checked in devices like artery forceps and clamps?
Why should devices with an outer insulation coating be closely inspected?
Why should devices with an outer insulation coating be closely inspected?
What should be done with devices that are damaged, incomplete, or malfunctioning?
What should be done with devices that are damaged, incomplete, or malfunctioning?
What is the purpose of checking devices under magnification?
What is the purpose of checking devices under magnification?
What should be done to ensure patency of cannulated devices?
What should be done to ensure patency of cannulated devices?
Why should devices be inspected separately from each other?
Why should devices be inspected separately from each other?
What is the primary consideration when arranging devices in a tray?
What is the primary consideration when arranging devices in a tray?
What is the purpose of placing forceps on instrument pins?
What is the purpose of placing forceps on instrument pins?
Why is it essential to follow the manufacturer's IFU for device sterilization?
Why is it essential to follow the manufacturer's IFU for device sterilization?
What should be done with forceps having ratchets when no stringers are available?
What should be done with forceps having ratchets when no stringers are available?
What is the purpose of a pre-printed tray checklist?
What is the purpose of a pre-printed tray checklist?
What is the common method for arranging devices in a tray?
What is the common method for arranging devices in a tray?
