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CBSPD Tech Quiz Chapter 5-Decontamination
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CBSPD Tech Quiz Chapter 5-Decontamination According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for the intended use" defines:
A. Cleaning
B. Sterilization
C. Disinfection
D. Decontamination - answer A. Cleaning
According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as:
A. Cleaning B. Sterilizing
C. Disinfection
D. Decontamination - answer D. Decontamination
What is the first step in the decontamination process?
A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning
B. Soaking in a disinfecting solution
C. Application of a disinfectant
D. Placing into the sterilizer - answer A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning
Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as:
A. Antagonists
B. Contaminants
C. Bioburden
D. Infection - answer C. Bioburden
Which of the following terms refer to disease-producing microorganisms?
A. Pyrogen
B. Pathogen
C. Biofilm
D. Bioburden - answer A. Pyrogen
The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25 - answer A. 10
The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at:
A. Positive Pressure
B. Neutral Pressure
C. Flexible Pressure
D. Negative Pressure - answer D. Negative Pressure
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be:
A. Laundered at the laundromat
B. Laundered at home by the employee
C. Laundered by the facility
D. Thrown away - answer C. Laundered by the facility
When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must
the technician have before processing it?
A. Hand-wash the device in an enzymatic solution
B. Clean the device in the ultrasonic cleaner
C. Ask the rep for verbal instructions
D. Request written instructions for processing from the manufacturer - answer D. Request written instructions for processing from the manufacturer
A solution is considered neutral when the pH:
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11 - answer A. 7
A solution having a pH of 9 is:
A. Alkaline
B. Acidic
C. Concentrated
D. Neutral - answer A. Alkaline
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of:
A. Disinfectants
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