Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the disinfection process for the needle?
To kill as many of the remaining microbes as possible
Why is it impossible to visually determine when all the microbes have been removed during the decontamination processes?
Because some microbes are invisible to the naked eye
What is the main purpose of the matrix of slime secreted by microbes in biofilms?
To provide protection from disinfectants and stressful situations
What are the two methods for detecting the presence of microscopic organisms mentioned in the text?
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What is the role of microbiologists in the detection of microbial presence?
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What makes protozoa more difficult to kill during decontamination compared to other microorganisms?
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What is the first step to decontaminate the needle?
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How are fungi usually identified in the laboratory?
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What is the main difference between bacteria and yeasts?
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Why are bacteria considered to be the most frequent cause of infection in hospitals?
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Why does disinfection or sterilization come after the cleaning process for reusable medical devices?
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What is the main purpose of following validated procedures and processes in CSSD for cleaning and decontaminating reusable medical devices?
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Why is it important for a CSSD specialist to have knowledge about microbiology and microbes?
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What environmental conditions do all microorganisms require for growth and reproduction?
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Why is it important to clean reusable medical devices as soon as possible after use?
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How often does the top layer of dead skin cells and associated microbial biofilm get replaced?
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How many skin cells does the forearm shed per cm. per hour?
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What is the recommended action if a fluid resistant gown becomes visibly soiled or wet?
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What is the purpose of wearing dedicated shoes or clogs in the decontamination zone?
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Why are disposable shoe covers used in the decontamination zone?
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Which of the following microbes is very difficult to remove from reusable medical devices?
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How are viruses usually detected in the laboratory?
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What is the most common method for identifying bacteria in the laboratory?
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Which of the following statements about prions is true?
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What is the main reason for treating the presence of all microbes in clinical environments as potentially harmful?
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What is the main purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
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Why is it important for staff to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to the zone of the unit they are working in?
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What is the rationale for applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
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What is the chain of infection referred to within healthcare environments?
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Why are hospital patients particularly susceptible to infection?
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