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This document covers the key concepts from Chapter 5 of Sterile Processing, including decontamination procedures, cleaning and disinfection methods, instrument handling, infection prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE), workflow standards, and quality assurance practices. It includes comprehensive study notes, key definitions, and practice questions with answer explanations to help students and sterile processing professionals prepare for chapter quizzes, certification exams, and clinical practice. The material is organized for efficient review and reinforces the essential principles of safe instrument reprocessing and infection control.

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STERILE PROCESSING CHAPTER
5 WITH DETAILED QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
A - answer-According to the AAMI " the removal of contamination from an item to the
extent necessary for further processing of for the intended use" defines

A. Cleaning

B. Sterilization

C. Disinfection

D. Decontamination



D - answer-According OSHA The use of physical or chemical means to remove,inactive,
or destroy bloodborne pathogens on from a surface or item is known as

A. Cleaning

B. Sterilization

C. Disinfection

D. Decontamination



A - answer-What is the first step to the decontamination process?

A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning

B. Processing through a sterilization cycle

C. Soaking in the disinfecting solution

D. Application of a disinfectant



C - answer-Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as

A. Contaminants

B. Antagonist

, C. Bio burden

D. Infection



C - answer-Which of the following items refers to disease producing microorganisms ?

A. Biofilm

B. Pyrogen

C. Pathogen

D. Bioburden



C - answer-The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be

A. 4

B. 8

C.10

D.12



D - answer-The ventilation system in the decontamination area MUST be maintained at

A. positive pressure

B. Neutral pressure

C. Flexible pressure

D. Negative pressure



C - answer-OSHA recommends the scrub attire that becomes soiled in the
decontamination area be

A. Laundered at home by the employee

B. Laundered at the laundry mat

C. Laundered at the facility

D. Thrown away

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