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Decontamination Practices – Sterile Processing and Infection Control – 2026 – Study and Practice GuideThis document provides a comprehensive overview of decontamination practices in healthcare and sterile processing settings, covering essential topics such as cleaning techniques, disinfection methods, sterilization preparation, contamination prevention, and safety protocols. It includes step-by-step guidelines, practical exercises, and scenario-based examples to reinforce proper decontamination procedures and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. The material is ideal for students, sterile processing technicians, and healthcare professionals preparing for exams, certification, or professional training in infection prevention and medical device reprocessing.

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Bacteriostatic - ANS✔✔ inhibits growth of bacteria



Enzymatic - ANS✔✔ Used to break down soil and protein and digest organic molecules



What is the name of the classifications used to determine the level of disinfection required -
ANS✔✔ Spaulding’s classification



What are the 3 classification levels - ANS✔✔ Non-critical, semi-critical, critical



What treatment is used on a non critical device - ANS✔✔ Low level disinfectant



What treatment is used on a semi-critical device - ANS✔✔ High level disinfectant or sterilization



What treatment is used on a critical device - ANS✔✔ Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization



what is this symbol? - ANS✔✔ B



impervious - ANS✔✔ not allowing fluid to pass through



what is the reprocessing steps for glassware - ANS✔✔ None. 1 time use only



What should be on all carts - ANS✔✔ Biohazard sign



What is IV short for - ANS✔✔ intravenous

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