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What factors should be considered to ensure water quality compatibility in the cleaning process?
What factors should be considered to ensure water quality compatibility in the cleaning process?
- Process requirements of that particular stage
- Routine testing of decontamination equipment
- Medical devices to be processed
- Dissolved salts (lime scale) (correct)
Which of the following is a part of the periodic tests for a washer-disinfector?
Which of the following is a part of the periodic tests for a washer-disinfector?
- Quarterly cleaning efficacy test
- Daily spray arm rotation (correct)
- Water conductivity check once every six months
- Monthly visual inspection
What is an essential part of the weekly tests for a washer-disinfector?
What is an essential part of the weekly tests for a washer-disinfector?
- Measuring the pH of the water
- Water hardness check (correct)
- Checking the microbial population in the device
- Safety checks on processing chemicals
Why is it important to perform safety checks on a washer-disinfector?
Why is it important to perform safety checks on a washer-disinfector?
Which aspect does the cleaning efficacy test for a washer-disinfector assess?
Which aspect does the cleaning efficacy test for a washer-disinfector assess?
What does a routine testing of decontamination equipment involve?
What does a routine testing of decontamination equipment involve?
Why are daily, weekly, and quarterly tests important for a washer-disinfector?
Why are daily, weekly, and quarterly tests important for a washer-disinfector?
What implications could heavy metals in the water have on a washer-disinfector?
What implications could heavy metals in the water have on a washer-disinfector?
What is the purpose of verifying that a washer-disinfector is still operating within established limits?
What is the purpose of verifying that a washer-disinfector is still operating within established limits?