Critical reprocessing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Disinfection differs from sterilization in not requiring: - ANSWER-killing of all bacterial and mycotic spores The six (6) recommended steps for instrument reprocessing does not include; cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, and quality assurance. - ANSWER-disinfecting The standard for safe drinking water established by the EPA is that drinking water contain ________ or less colony forming units(CFU) of heterotrophic bacteria per milliliter. Dental unit water sho...

Decontamination Area Where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. Preparation and Packaging Area where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. Sterilization Area where terminal sterilization is performed. Sterile Storage Area where sterile items are stored until needed. Sterile Stores where items for patient care from outside manufacturers are stored. Sometimes...

CBSPD Practice Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which of the following agencies regulates clearances for glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants? - OSHA - CDC - EPA - FDA FDA Which agency is responsible for employee health and safety at work? - EPA - FDA - CDC - OSHA OSHA Recommended practices are: - Statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts - Principles, laws, or rules designed to govern behavior - Documents that reflect...

CIC CLEANING, STERILIZATION, DISINFECTION, AND ASEPSIS EXAM STUDY GUIDE SOLUTIONS 1. Which of the following is likely to result in the highest efficacy of medical instrument cleaning: a. Use of a central reprocessing area for all instrument cleaning b. Local instrument reprocessing within the area of care c. Use of an acidic pH cleaner d. Allowing the instrument to dry after use and before cleaning - ANSWER-A Use of a central reprocessing area for all instrument cleaning Rationale: A ce...

The policies and procedures in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department should meet the criteria formulated by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and stimulate best reprocessing practice as indicated in the "Ministry of Ontario Best Practices PIDAC" document. - ANS true Medical Device Reprocessing Departments are very active, and a critical area within a healthcare facility and in most cases are centrally located, and close to the patient care areas. In order to provide ...

CNOR STUDY GUIDE Question and answers rated A+ 2023CATEGORIES OF ITEMS TO BE REPROCESSED FOR STERILIZATION CRITICAL, SEMICRITICAL, AND NONCRITICAL CRITICAL REPROCESSING ITEMS THAT ENTER STERILE TISSUE OR THE VASCULAR SYSTEM. STERILITY MAY BE ACHIEVED BY PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES SPAULDING CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (1968) CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR PREPARING INSTRUMENTS ETC, FOR PATIENT USE MICROORGANISM A MICROSCOPIC ORGANISM, ESPECIALLY A BACTERIUM, VIRUS, OR FUNGUS ...

The term additional procedures refers to? - Measures that are taken in addition to routine practices to break the chain of transmission of such microorganisms Clients with weakened immune systems and chronic illnesses are more susceptible to? - Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA -Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus VRE -Influenza Everything must be cleaned and disinfected according to guidelines from... - Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (PIDAC) Canadian ...

CBSPD BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE 2024 WHAT AREA ARE THE GROSS SOIL TYPICALLY REMOVED - ANSWERS at the point of use BREAKING DOWN OF SOILS,BLOOD AND LIPID - ANSWERS proteolytic enzyme PH LEVEL RANGE FOR MANUAL CLEANING - ANSWERS 7 to 9 BREAKING DOWN OF FIBEROPTIC LIGHT CABLES CAN BE COILED AT LEAST - ANSWERS 8 inches diameter HOW ARE ULTRASONIC CLEANERS TESTED - ANSWERS aluminum foil ITEMS S/B WHAT BEFORE IMMERSING IN GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION - ANSWERS completely dr...

Chp 9 & 10Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing PowerPoint question well answered 2023Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - correct answer the ventilation system should be designed to maintain negative pressure - air coming in to deacon...not bad deacon air flowing out to prep or other areas Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - correct answer Air is directly exhausted to the outside Requires 10 air exchanges per hour (as mentioned) Clean floors and (horizontal) work surfaces daily ...

Decontamination Area Where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. Preparation and Packaging Area where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. Sterilization Area where terminal sterilization is performed. Sterile Storage Area where sterile items are stored until needed. Sterile Stores where items for patient care from outside manufacturers are stored. Sometime...