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What is the primary reason for investigating excessive wetness in a WD process?
What is the primary reason for investigating excessive wetness in a WD process?
- To identify the source of spray arm rotation hindrance
- To determine the compatibility of the RMD with WD processing
- To identify the root cause of the problem, whether it's blocked arms, incorrect loading, or WD settings (correct)
- To document non-conformances and rejected loads
What is the consequence of a device not being properly disassembled in the wash area?
What is the consequence of a device not being properly disassembled in the wash area?
- The entire tray must be considered contaminated and sent back to the wash area via the transfer hatch (correct)
- The device will be sent back to the wash area via the transfer hatch
- The device will be rejected and not reprocessed
- The entire tray must be re-washed
Who should be notified immediately in the event of a non-conformance or rejected load?
Who should be notified immediately in the event of a non-conformance or rejected load?
- The production team
- The customer
- The line manager (correct)
- The quality control team
Why is it recommended to wear shoes that cover the feet?
Why is it recommended to wear shoes that cover the feet?
What is the purpose of checking the chart record for the cycle?
What is the purpose of checking the chart record for the cycle?
What is the primary purpose of quality checks during the unloading process?
What is the primary purpose of quality checks during the unloading process?
What must be inspected visually during the quality checks?
What must be inspected visually during the quality checks?
What determines the next steps in the process after unloading?
What determines the next steps in the process after unloading?
What is the consequence of Spray arm rotation hindrance in the WD process?
What is the consequence of Spray arm rotation hindrance in the WD process?
What is the recommended action if a load is found to have been processed using an incorrect cycle?
What is the recommended action if a load is found to have been processed using an incorrect cycle?
Why is it crucial to handle utensils like gallipots or kidney dishes with care during unloading?
Why is it crucial to handle utensils like gallipots or kidney dishes with care during unloading?
What is the maximum temperature that the chamber of the washer-disinfector can reach?
What is the maximum temperature that the chamber of the washer-disinfector can reach?
What is the primary reason for performing a visual inspection of the load?
What is the primary reason for performing a visual inspection of the load?
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 a rejection criterion for manually cleaned devices?
What is a rejection criterion for manually cleaned devices?
Why is it important to ensure the load is dry before moving to the IAP room?
Why is it important to ensure the load is dry before moving to the IAP room?
What should be done with items that have been manually cleaned and disinfected but are not dry?
What should be done with items that have been manually cleaned and disinfected but are not dry?
Why must documentation be completed for manually cleaned items and rejected items?
Why must documentation be completed for manually cleaned items and rejected items?
What is the primary purpose of inspecting devices for free movement of all parts and non-sticking joints?
What is the primary purpose of inspecting devices for free movement of all parts and non-sticking joints?
What is the primary function of a track and trace system in a modern CSSD?
What is the primary function of a track and trace system in a modern CSSD?
What occurs when a new processing cycle begins in a computerized track and trace system?
What occurs when a new processing cycle begins in a computerized track and trace system?
What is the purpose of using a water-based lubricant in the maintenance of devices?
What is the purpose of using a water-based lubricant in the maintenance of devices?
What is the primary advantage of using a computerized track and trace system over a manual system?
What is the primary advantage of using a computerized track and trace system over a manual system?
What information is stored by the PC's connected to handheld barcode readers in a computerized track and trace system?
What information is stored by the PC's connected to handheld barcode readers in a computerized track and trace system?
What is the usual arrangement of items in a surgical instrument tray?
What is the usual arrangement of items in a surgical instrument tray?
Why is it important to have an accurate checklist for surgical instrument trays?
Why is it important to have an accurate checklist for surgical instrument trays?
What is the purpose of placing forceps on instrument pins?
What is the purpose of placing forceps on instrument pins?
What should be done with devices that have ratchets during sterilization?
What should be done with devices that have ratchets during sterilization?
Why is it important to follow the manufacturer's IFU for device sterilization?
Why is it important to follow the manufacturer's IFU for device sterilization?
What is the purpose of verifying the contents of a surgical instrument tray against its checklist?
What is the purpose of verifying the contents of a surgical instrument tray against its checklist?
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