Decontamin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

-cidal - correct answer-A suffix indicating death; bactericidal means "able to kill bacteria". Bactericidal - correct answer-Able to kill bacteria Bacteriostatic - correct answer-Chemical agent capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Bioburden - correct answer-The number of contaminating microbes on an object. Biofilm - correct answer-Dense colonies of bacteria that adhere tightly to surfaces. Biological indicator - correct answer-A quality control mechanism used in the process of ...

SPD Chapter 5 Decontamination Quiz

CBSPD Decontamination - Certification Exam Review

Define Cleaning ANSWER-“the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use” Define Decontamination ANSWER-“the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal”

3 Types of materials used for cleaning instruments (Principles of Cleaning) - ️️1. Plastic brushes 2. Nylon brushes 3. Lint-free cloth 6 Models of ultrasonic cleaners - ️️1. Table-top units 2. Single-chamber consoles 3. Single-chamber consoles with multiple tray levels 4. Dual-chamber consoles 5. Three-chamber consoles 6. Ultrasonic lumen irrigator/flushing units. 8 Factors that affect cleaning - ️️1. Water Quality 2. Water Temperature 3. Detergent Cleaning Activity 4. M...

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 deconta...

Define Cleaning "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" Define Decontamination "the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal" Donning PPE (order) *Head cover already on* 1. Shoe Covers 2. Gown 3. Mask 4. ...

CBSPD Decontamination - Certification Exam Review

According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines": cleaning According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as: decontamination What is the first step in the decontamination process? Manual an

What does the Association for the advancement of medical instruments AAMI do? - correct answer-Provides recommended practices and technical information for the US. What does Association of Perioperative Registered nurses AORN do? - correct answer-it is the professional association for preoperative nurses that performs research and publishes standards and guidelines of practice for all areas of preoperative care. What does Association of Surgical Technologist AST do? - correct answer-is the...