Thermal and Chemical Disinfection Methods

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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?

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?

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?

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?

Cleaning efficacy test (residual soil detection) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a water hardness test on the washer-disinfector?

To ensure the water is not too hard, which can lead to lime scale buildup Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is NOT listed as part of the periodic testing schedule for the washer-disinfector?

Microbial population test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a water conductivity test on the washer-disinfector?

To test for the presence of ionic contaminants such as heavy metals, phosphates, and silicates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when determining the compatibility of water quality?

The cost of water treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is conducted to ensure the washer-disinfector is operating within the limits established during commissioning?

Automatic control test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a safety check on the washer-disinfector?

To ensure the washer-disinfector is operating safely within the established limits Signup and view all the answers

Thermal and Chemical Disinfection Methods

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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?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor to consider when determining the compatibility of water quality?

What is the purpose of conducting daily, weekly, and quarterly tests on 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?

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?

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?

What is the purpose of conducting a safety check on the washer-disinfector?

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