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What is the primary factor that determines the compatibility of water quality with the washer-disinfector (WD) and the medical devices being processed?
What is the primary factor that determines the compatibility of water quality with the washer-disinfector (WD) and the medical devices being processed?
- The pH and hardness of the water (correct)
- The presence of bacterial endotoxins
- The temperature of the water
- The microbial population in the water
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor to consider when determining the compatibility of water quality?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor to consider when determining the compatibility of water quality?
- The cost of water treatment (correct)
- The construction materials of the washer-disinfector
- Ionic contaminants such as heavy metals, phosphates, and silicates
- The process requirements of the particular stage
What is the purpose of conducting daily, weekly, and quarterly tests on the washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of conducting daily, weekly, and quarterly tests on the washer-disinfector?
- To test the effectiveness of the cleaning process on medical devices
- To ensure the washer-disinfector is operating within the limits established during commissioning (correct)
- To validate the initial installation of the washer-disinfector
- To check for the presence of bacterial endotoxins in the water
Which of the following is NOT included in the daily tests for the washer-disinfector?
Which of the following is NOT included in the daily tests for the washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of conducting a water hardness test on the washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of conducting a water hardness test on the washer-disinfector?
Which of the following tests is NOT listed as part of the periodic testing schedule for the washer-disinfector?
Which of the following tests is NOT listed as part of the periodic testing schedule for the washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of conducting a water conductivity test on the washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of conducting a water conductivity test on the washer-disinfector?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when determining the compatibility of water quality?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when determining the compatibility of water quality?
Which of the following tests is conducted to ensure the washer-disinfector is operating within the limits established during commissioning?
Which of the following tests is conducted to ensure the washer-disinfector is operating within the limits established during commissioning?
What is the purpose of conducting a safety check on the washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of conducting a safety check on the washer-disinfector?
