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How often should shelves and doors in closed storage areas containing linen and non-sterile medical supplies be wiped?
How often should shelves and doors in closed storage areas containing linen and non-sterile medical supplies be wiped?
- Bi-weekly with diluted bleach
- Daily with disinfectant
- Weekly with disinfectant, dilute bleach, or germicide cloths (correct)
- Monthly with disinfectant
How often should lead aprons and gloves be cleaned?
How often should lead aprons and gloves be cleaned?
- Daily using diluted bleach
- Monthly using disinfectant
- Bi-weekly using germicide cloths
- Weekly using disinfectant, dilute bleach, or germicide cloths (correct)
What materials can be used for cleaning storage areas containing sterile supplies?
What materials can be used for cleaning storage areas containing sterile supplies?
- Bleach solution and commercially prepared germicide-impregnated disposable cloths
- Germicide cloths and commercially prepared disinfectant
- Disinfectant and washing surfaces weekly (correct)
- Diluted bleach and germicide cloths
What should be checked during the weekly cleaning of storage areas containing sterile supplies?
What should be checked during the weekly cleaning of storage areas containing sterile supplies?
What type of disinfectant can be used for routine departmental cleaning of counters and surfaces?
What type of disinfectant can be used for routine departmental cleaning of counters and surfaces?