CBSPD Tech Quiz Chapter 5-Decontamination Study 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: A. Cleaning B. Sterilization C. Disinfection D. Decontamination A. Cleaning According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate bloodborne pathogens from a surface is known as: A. Cleaning B. Sterilizing C. Disinfection D. Decontamination D. Decontamination What is the first step in the decontamination process? A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning B. Soaking in a disinfecting solution C. Application of a disinfectant D. Placing into the sterilizer A. Manual and/or automated, mechanical cleaning Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as: A. Antagonists B. Contaminants C. Bioburden D. Infection C. Bioburden Which of the following terms refer to disease-producing microorganisms? A. Pyrogen B. Pathogen C. Biofilm D. Bioburden A. Pyrogen The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be: