Types of Disinfection: Thermal vs Chemical

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Which method of disinfection is the simplest, most efficient, and cost-effective according to the text?

  • Ultraviolet light disinfection
  • Steam disinfection
  • Thermal disinfection (correct)
  • Chemical disinfection

What factor does NOT influence the effectiveness of chemical disinfection according to the text?

  • Humidity (correct)
  • Concentration
  • Temperature
  • pH

Where is chemical disinfection mainly used, as mentioned in the text?

  • Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
  • Surgical theaters
  • Endoscopy units (correct)
  • Laboratories

What type of micro-organisms are NOT eliminated by disinfection according to the text?

<p>Bacterial spores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the adequacy of chemical disinfection processes typically validated, as per the text?

<p>Microbiologically, defining concentration, contact time, and temperatures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most critical aspect of the water quality during the cleaning process of medical devices?

<p>The compatibility of the water with the process chemicals and medical devices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following water quality factors can have an adverse effect on the reprocessing process and the medical devices themselves?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels available to all staff handling chemicals?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended height for storing chemicals?

<p>Below shoulder height (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as an important consideration for water quality during the cleaning process?

<p>Organic matter content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of process chemicals according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)?

<p>Non-corrosive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when choosing process chemicals for decontamination?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to handle and store process chemicals?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential hazard associated with process chemicals?

<p>Radioactive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to determine the dosage of process chemicals or detergent?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum treatment recommended for reprocessing medical devices that cannot be sterilized?

<p>Highlevel disinfection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration when drying reusable medical devices (RMDs) in a drying cabinet, according to the text?

<p>Using a clean disposable lint-free, absorbent wipe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most critical aspect of the water quality during the cleaning process of medical devices?

<p>The hardness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to determine the dosage of process chemicals or detergent, according to the text?

<p>Follow the manufacturer's instructions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential hazard associated with process chemicals?

<p>Electrical hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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