Maximizing Level C Decontamination Procedures

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What is the purpose of wipe sampling in decontamination procedures?

To analyze the effectiveness of decontamination after the fact (correct)

To dispose of contaminated cleaning solutions

To physically remove contaminants from surfaces

To sterilize personal protective clothing

Which method involves testing for permeated chemical contaminants by sending pieces of protective garments to a laboratory for analysis?

Chemical Removal (correct)

Surfactants

Wipe Sampling

Chemical Disinfectants

What type of contaminants can be dissolved using organic solvents in the decontamination process?

Contaminants soluble in water

Organic solvent incompatible contaminants

Dilute acid contaminants

Surface contaminants (correct)

Why should halogenated solvents be used cautiously in decontamination processes?

They are not compatible with personal protective equipment Signup and view all the answers

In decontamination processes, what do surfactants primarily do?

Prevent redeposition of contaminants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of solidification in the decontamination process?

To enhance physical removal of liquid or gel contaminants Signup and view all the answers

Why are standard sterilization techniques generally impractical for personal protective clothing equipment?

They can damage the protective clothing materials Signup and view all the answers

Which method uses chemical disinfectants as a practical means of inactivating infectious agents?

Disinfection/Sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What could elevated levels of contaminants in the final rinse solution suggest about decontamination procedures?

The cleaning solutions were not effective. Signup and view all the answers

Why should decontamination using chemicals only be done if recommended by an industrial hygienist?

To ensure proper handling of hazardous chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of wipe sampling in decontamination procedures?

Which method involves testing for permeated chemical contaminants by sending pieces of protective garments to a laboratory for analysis?

What type of contaminants can be dissolved using organic solvents in the decontamination process?

Why should halogenated solvents be used cautiously in decontamination processes?

In decontamination processes, what do surfactants primarily do?

What is the purpose of solidification in the decontamination process?

Why are standard sterilization techniques generally impractical for personal protective clothing equipment?

Which method uses chemical disinfectants as a practical means of inactivating infectious agents?

What could elevated levels of contaminants in the final rinse solution suggest about decontamination procedures?

Why should decontamination using chemicals only be done if recommended by an industrial hygienist?

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