Ethylene Oxide gas kills microorganisms by a process called
Alkylation
What is the process where a chromium oxide layer is placed on a surgical
instrument
Passivation
What are the dark black Craters on a stainless steel instrument called
Pitting
What is the enzyme that breaks down fatty deposits like bone marrow and
adipose tissue?
Lipase
What lubricant is recommended for use on surgical instruments?
Water-based
What can be used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments?
Organic Acid Detergent
Frequently used items are stored on
Middle shelf
What is another name for Healthcare Acquired Infection?
Nosocomial Infection
What is the principle route of HAI's?
Direct Contact
What is the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, destroy
pathogens on the surface of an item?
Decontamination
A sterile item should not be handled more than ___ times.
4
Another name for the lowest amount of stock
Reorder point
In Sterile Storage area, the ventilation system must be under
Positive pressure
Influence is caused by a
Virus
Distal ends of rigid endoscopes should by cleaned with a
Soft bristled brush
Indicator (autoclave) tape is considered what type of CI?
type 1
Indicators for a specific test like a Bowie-Dick test are what type of CI?
Type 2
Single-Variable indicators like glass ampules are what type of CI?
Type 3
Multi-Variable indicators designed to react to 2+ variables of the sterilization
process are what type of CI?
Type 4
, Integrating Indicators that react to all critical variables of sterilization and can
work parallel to a BI are what type of CI?
Type 5
Emulating indicators That react to all critical variables of sterilization but are only
used for the specific cycle which they are labels are what type of CI?
Type 6
What is the nominal concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide in an LTGP sterilizer?
59%
In a non-table sterilizer, where is steam exhausted through?
Chamber Drain Line
What chemical is used to clean in animated environmental surfaces and floors?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATS)
Final step of hand washing, fingers rinsed with fingertips pointing
Up
an exhaust hood over the EtO gas sterilizer is an example of
Engineering Control
What are the major non-living reservoirs of infectious disease?
Soil and water
What color do BI's turn?
Yellow
What packaging material can be used in LTGP sterilization
Tyvek
When packaging an intel in a paper-plastic pouch, how much space is left
between the item and the edge?
1 inch
What is the most common portal of exit in the transmission of disease?
Respiratory Tract
Approximately how many HAI's happen each year?
2 million
What should NEVER be used when removing gross soil from instruments?
Chlorine and saline
What is the removal of contamination to an extent necessary for further
processing?
Cleaning
purpose of evenly distributing large sets of instruments
Condensation makes sets difficult to dry
Where are BI vials placed?
Each 4 corners of basket
What percent of a facility's budget are medical/surgical supplies?
40%
Bottom shelf of a distribution cart must be
Solid
What do black dots in a fiber optic cable during inspection indicate?
Damage to glass rods
Shelves are _____in from the floor and ____in from sprinklers
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