STERIS IMS Initial Competency Exam
according to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for the intended use" defines - ANS-cleaning
when preparing cleaning solutions in decontamination, you should: - ANS-put the water
in first to reduce suds
what should happen if instruments being assembled are not clean following the
decontamination process? - ANS-send the tray back to decontamination for cleaning
the air flow and number of air exchanges in decontamination should be: - ANS-negative
with 10 air exchanges per hour
what is the proper PPE to be used in decontamination area? - ANS-long-sleeved gown,
impervious apron, gloves that have longer cuffs, full face shield, mask, impervious shoe
covers
what procedure should be followed when a washer or sterilizer breaks down? -
ANS-notify the manager and label the equipment as 'out of service'
how should multi-level (vendor_ trays be processed through the washer? -
ANS-separate trays, place instruments into mesh baskets and tag to identify which tray
instruments were taken from, wash container and trays separately
contaminated items should arrive to decontamination - ANS-in an enclosed, leak-proof
container
what should not be a routine part of instrument inspection? - ANS-vendor name and
catalog number
how should you process an instrument that has more than one part? -
ANS-disassemble according to the manufacturer's recommendations before it is
cleaned
how often should an instrument be lubricated? - ANS-every time it is reprocessed
rigid scopes should be treated as if they are - ANS-fragile
according to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for the intended use" defines - ANS-cleaning
when preparing cleaning solutions in decontamination, you should: - ANS-put the water
in first to reduce suds
what should happen if instruments being assembled are not clean following the
decontamination process? - ANS-send the tray back to decontamination for cleaning
the air flow and number of air exchanges in decontamination should be: - ANS-negative
with 10 air exchanges per hour
what is the proper PPE to be used in decontamination area? - ANS-long-sleeved gown,
impervious apron, gloves that have longer cuffs, full face shield, mask, impervious shoe
covers
what procedure should be followed when a washer or sterilizer breaks down? -
ANS-notify the manager and label the equipment as 'out of service'
how should multi-level (vendor_ trays be processed through the washer? -
ANS-separate trays, place instruments into mesh baskets and tag to identify which tray
instruments were taken from, wash container and trays separately
contaminated items should arrive to decontamination - ANS-in an enclosed, leak-proof
container
what should not be a routine part of instrument inspection? - ANS-vendor name and
catalog number
how should you process an instrument that has more than one part? -
ANS-disassemble according to the manufacturer's recommendations before it is
cleaned
how often should an instrument be lubricated? - ANS-every time it is reprocessed
rigid scopes should be treated as if they are - ANS-fragile
