CBSPD Chapter 5 Decon exam| 26 questions and answers.

According to AAMI, "The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines": cleaning According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as: decontamination What is the first step in the decontamination process? Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning microorgainisms on contaminated items are known as: Bioburden Which of the following terms refers to disease producing microorganisms? Pathogen The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: 10 The ventilation system in the Decon area must be maintained at what type of pressure? Negative OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: Laundered by the facility When a new medical device is purchased and received into SPD, what information must the technician have before processing it? Request written instructions for processing from the manufacturer A solution is considered neutral when the pH is: 7 the pH of 9 is considered to be Alkaline Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of: Protein soils and blood What's the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? 109-140 degrees A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down: blood Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? Saline Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: disassembled