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What should be done with sharp devices in the cleaning process?
What should be done with sharp devices in the cleaning process?
- Separate them from general devices (correct)
- Place them at the top of the baskets
- Clean them last
- Connect them to the flushing system
How should light-weight medical devices be placed during cleaning?
How should light-weight medical devices be placed during cleaning?
- Next to scissors (correct)
- Connect them to the flushing system
- At the bottom of the baskets
- In a separate tray
What should be done with receivers and gallipots in the cleaning process?
What should be done with receivers and gallipots in the cleaning process?
- Not placed over any other reusable medical devices (correct)
- Connected to the flushing system
- Placed on top of heavy retractors
- Secured with a hold down screen
Why should extra mesh baskets have markers placed in them?
Why should extra mesh baskets have markers placed in them?
What should be done with ratcheted devices during cleaning?
What should be done with ratcheted devices during cleaning?
Why is it important to align and meet the tips of medical devices during cleaning?
Why is it important to align and meet the tips of medical devices during cleaning?
What is an important consideration during the device life cycle according to the text?
What is an important consideration during the device life cycle according to the text?
Which test is NOT mentioned as a commercially available test in the text?
Which test is NOT mentioned as a commercially available test in the text?
What is recommended by the text before disposing of RMD?
What is recommended by the text before disposing of RMD?
What should be done before disposal according to the text?
What should be done before disposal according to the text?
Which exercise involves discussing factors affecting the efficacy of disinfection in CSSD?
Which exercise involves discussing factors affecting the efficacy of disinfection in CSSD?
What does RMD stand for in the context provided?
What does RMD stand for in the context provided?
Which decontamination process is appropriate for a stethoscope according to the Spaulding classifications?
Which decontamination process is appropriate for a stethoscope according to the Spaulding classifications?
What is the minimum level of processing for a Parkes retractor according to the Spaulding classifications?
What is the minimum level of processing for a Parkes retractor according to the Spaulding classifications?
Which decontamination process is appropriate for a Travers retractor according to the Spaulding classifications?
Which decontamination process is appropriate for a Travers retractor according to the Spaulding classifications?
What is the purpose of validating decontamination processes?
What is the purpose of validating decontamination processes?
Which of the following is not a factor in determining the appropriate level of decontamination for a medical device?
Which of the following is not a factor in determining the appropriate level of decontamination for a medical device?
Which of the following is not a level of processing for medical devices according to the Spaulding classifications?
Which of the following is not a level of processing for medical devices according to the Spaulding classifications?
What is the most significant factor that determines the effectiveness of chemical disinfection?
What is the most significant factor that determines the effectiveness of chemical disinfection?
Which type of disinfection is primarily used in endoscopy units and for ultrasound probes reprocessing?
Which type of disinfection is primarily used in endoscopy units and for ultrasound probes reprocessing?
Which microorganisms are not eliminated by disinfection processes?
Which microorganisms are not eliminated by disinfection processes?
Which method of disinfection is considered the simplest, most efficient, and cost-effective?
Which method of disinfection is considered the simplest, most efficient, and cost-effective?
What is required to ensure thermal disinfection equipment kills microbes effectively?
What is required to ensure thermal disinfection equipment kills microbes effectively?
How can one determine if chemical disinfection processes were adequate?
How can one determine if chemical disinfection processes were adequate?
What is the primary purpose of high-level disinfection in medical device reprocessing?
What is the primary purpose of high-level disinfection in medical device reprocessing?
Why is drying an essential step in medical device reprocessing?
Why is drying an essential step in medical device reprocessing?
What are the key considerations for drying reprocessed medical devices?
What are the key considerations for drying reprocessed medical devices?
Why is thorough cleaning of used surgical devices critical prior to sterilization?
Why is thorough cleaning of used surgical devices critical prior to sterilization?
What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing medical devices used in non-critical sites?
What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing medical devices used in non-critical sites?
In what position should a reprocessed medical device be dried to facilitate drainage?
In what position should a reprocessed medical device be dried to facilitate drainage?
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