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What action facilitates effective cleaning of reusable medical devices?
What action facilitates effective cleaning of reusable medical devices?
- Overloading mesh baskets
- Placing devices on top of each other
- Arranging devices in an orderly fashion in mesh trays (correct)
- Leaving joints of devices closed
Why is it important to develop policies and procedures for handling, sorting, and disassembly of reusable medical devices?
Why is it important to develop policies and procedures for handling, sorting, and disassembly of reusable medical devices?
- To ensure effective cleaning in a timely manner (correct)
- To damage the devices during cleaning
- To overload mesh baskets
- To minimize risk to the decontamination specialist
What should be done with jointed medical devices when placing them in a mesh basket for cleaning?
What should be done with jointed medical devices when placing them in a mesh basket for cleaning?
- Open the joints in the mesh basket (correct)
- Leave the joints in any position
- Place devices without considering their joints
- Close the joints
How should reusable medical device box locks and hinges be handled during the cleaning process?
How should reusable medical device box locks and hinges be handled during the cleaning process?
What is the risk of placing reusable medical devices on top of one another during cleaning?
What is the risk of placing reusable medical devices on top of one another during cleaning?
Why is it necessary to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning reusable medical devices?
Why is it necessary to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning reusable medical devices?
What is one essential requirement for the immersion method of cleaning medical devices?
What is one essential requirement for the immersion method of cleaning medical devices?
Why is temperature control necessary in the wash and rinse sinks during cleaning?
Why is temperature control necessary in the wash and rinse sinks during cleaning?
Why is it recommended to always use brushes under water when cleaning medical devices?
Why is it recommended to always use brushes under water when cleaning medical devices?
What is the best practice for drying manually washed devices that won't undergo further processing?
What is the best practice for drying manually washed devices that won't undergo further processing?
What is the preferred characteristic of brushes used for cleaning medical devices?
What is the preferred characteristic of brushes used for cleaning medical devices?
What information should the manufacturer provide regarding the brushes to be used for cleaning medical devices?
What information should the manufacturer provide regarding the brushes to be used for cleaning medical devices?
What is the recommended number of sinks to be used for cleaning RMD?
What is the recommended number of sinks to be used for cleaning RMD?
What pH range is preferred for the mild detergent used in manual cleaning?
What pH range is preferred for the mild detergent used in manual cleaning?
Why should household soap never be used for cleaning RMD?
Why should household soap never be used for cleaning RMD?
What is the purpose of using an enzymatic detergent in cleaning devices with channels or complex parts?
What is the purpose of using an enzymatic detergent in cleaning devices with channels or complex parts?
How should lumened devices be flushed after cleaning with a jet-gun?
How should lumened devices be flushed after cleaning with a jet-gun?
Why is it important to ensure that the cleaning solution reaches all surfaces of devices being cleaned?
Why is it important to ensure that the cleaning solution reaches all surfaces of devices being cleaned?
What should be done with heavy retractors and other heavy medical devices during the cleaning process?
What should be done with heavy retractors and other heavy medical devices during the cleaning process?
Why is it important to separate all sharp devices from general devices during the cleaning process?
Why is it important to separate all sharp devices from general devices during the cleaning process?
What is the purpose of connecting each lumen of medical devices to the appropriate flushing system?
What is the purpose of connecting each lumen of medical devices to the appropriate flushing system?
Why should receivers and gallipots not be placed over any other reusable medical devices during cleaning?
Why should receivers and gallipots not be placed over any other reusable medical devices during cleaning?
When cleaning ratcheted devices, why is it necessary to open them up?
When cleaning ratcheted devices, why is it necessary to open them up?
Which step is recommended to secure small and light items during the cleaning process?
Which step is recommended to secure small and light items during the cleaning process?
What is the minimum level of processing required for non-critical devices that come into contact with intact skin?
What is the minimum level of processing required for non-critical devices that come into contact with intact skin?
Which of the following is an example of a semi-critical device?
Which of the following is an example of a semi-critical device?
Which decontamination process is appropriate for devices that come into contact with sterile areas of the body, including blood contact?
Which decontamination process is appropriate for devices that come into contact with sterile areas of the body, including blood contact?
What is the purpose of the decontamination process for reusable medical devices (RMDs)?
What is the purpose of the decontamination process for reusable medical devices (RMDs)?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the validation of decontamination processes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the validation of decontamination processes?
