Sterile Processing Chapter 5 Questions And Answers 2022/2023

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