Module 8: Decontamination Point of Use Preparation and Transport
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Open all box locks and hinges before cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of placing reusable medical devices on top of one another during cleaning?

    <p>Results in ineffective cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning reusable medical devices?

    <p>To prevent device damage and ensure proper cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one essential requirement for the immersion method of cleaning medical devices?

    <p>Sink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is temperature control necessary in the wash and rinse sinks during cleaning?

    <p>To ensure effectiveness (usually &lt; 40C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to always use brushes under water when cleaning medical devices?

    <p>To avoid aerosols and splashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best practice for drying manually washed devices that won't undergo further processing?

    <p>Place them in a drying cabinet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred characteristic of brushes used for cleaning medical devices?

    <p>Nondamaging with a range of diameters and lengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should the manufacturer provide regarding the brushes to be used for cleaning medical devices?

    <p>Appropriate brush size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of sinks to be used for cleaning RMD?

    <p>Three sinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pH range is preferred for the mild detergent used in manual cleaning?

    <p>8.0–11.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should household soap never be used for cleaning RMD?

    <p>It may cause damage to the devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an enzymatic detergent in cleaning devices with channels or complex parts?

    <p>To facilitate the cleaning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should lumened devices be flushed after cleaning with a jet-gun?

    <p>Discharge under water to avoid splashing and aerosols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure that the cleaning solution reaches all surfaces of devices being cleaned?

    <p>To ensure proper sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with heavy retractors and other heavy medical devices during the cleaning process?

    <p>Place them on the bottom or in a separate tray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to separate all sharp devices from general devices during the cleaning process?

    <p>To facilitate easy assembly post-cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of connecting each lumen of medical devices to the appropriate flushing system?

    <p>To prevent lumen blockages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should receivers and gallipots not be placed over any other reusable medical devices during cleaning?

    <p>To prevent shadowing and interference with the cleaning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When cleaning ratcheted devices, why is it necessary to open them up?

    <p>To allow for better inspection of the joints and jaws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is recommended to secure small and light items during the cleaning process?

    <p>Use a hold-down screen or other means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum level of processing required for non-critical devices that come into contact with intact skin?

    <p>Cleaning and/or low/intermediate-level disinfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a semi-critical device?

    <p>Parkes retractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which decontamination process is appropriate for devices that come into contact with sterile areas of the body, including blood contact?

    <p>Sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the decontamination process for reusable medical devices (RMDs)?

    <p>To prevent infection by systematically decontaminating RMDs after each surgical procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the validation of decontamination processes?

    <p>All decontamination processes must be validated, and RMDs must be reprocessed to a level appropriate for their intended use</p> Signup and view all the answers

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