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What can be cleaned with a metal-bristled brush? - ✔✔Tungsten carbide jaws of
needle-holders
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of: -
✔✔Protein, soils, and blood
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - ✔✔Laundered by the facility
What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? - ✔✔109-140 degrees F
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
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: - ✔✔Disassembled
What can proteolytic enzyme detergent break down? - ✔✔Blood
According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate blood borne
pathogens from a surface is known as: - ✔✔Decontamination
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, A confidential medical evaluation must be performed anytime when: - ✔✔An employee
is exposed to blood or bodily fluid
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - ✔✔Manual and/or automated,
mechanical cleaning
What term refers to disease-producing microorganisms? - ✔✔Pathogens
According to AAMI, "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines: - ✔✔Cleaning
What are microorganisms on contaminated items referred to as? - ✔✔Bioburden
What should be the number of air exchanges in the decontamination area? - ✔✔10
Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? -
✔✔Saline
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles,
non-woven's, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization
containers? - ✔✔Steam
What should be done with powered equipment? - ✔✔Cleaned as specified by the
manufacturer
The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - ✔✔Treated water
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What can be cleaned with a metal-bristled brush? - ✔✔Tungsten carbide jaws of
needle-holders
Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of: -
✔✔Protein, soils, and blood
OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - ✔✔Laundered by the facility
What is the temperature range for enzymatic cleaners? - ✔✔109-140 degrees F
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
Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned, it must be: - ✔✔Disassembled
What can proteolytic enzyme detergent break down? - ✔✔Blood
According to OSHA, the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate blood borne
pathogens from a surface is known as: - ✔✔Decontamination
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, A confidential medical evaluation must be performed anytime when: - ✔✔An employee
is exposed to blood or bodily fluid
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - ✔✔Manual and/or automated,
mechanical cleaning
What term refers to disease-producing microorganisms? - ✔✔Pathogens
According to AAMI, "the removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use" defines: - ✔✔Cleaning
What are microorganisms on contaminated items referred to as? - ✔✔Bioburden
What should be the number of air exchanges in the decontamination area? - ✔✔10
Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments? -
✔✔Saline
Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging materials: textiles,
non-woven's, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches and rolls, and rigid sterilization
containers? - ✔✔Steam
What should be done with powered equipment? - ✔✔Cleaned as specified by the
manufacturer
The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - ✔✔Treated water
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