peri 101- Environmental cleaning - final
exam study guide
What are the differences between cleaning and disinfecting? - ANS-Cleaning is
removes germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning work by using
soap ( or detergent ) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces.
Disinfecting is kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals
to kill germs on surfaces or objects.
Damp dusting : What types of environmental cleaning performed, what should be
cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Before the first surgical procedure of
the day, damp dust all horizontal surfaces in the OR room.
- All horizontal surfaces in the OR ( eg, furniture, surgical lights, tables, equipment )
should be damp dusted with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with a hospital-approved
disinfectant.
- Begin with the higher surfaces and work down to the lower levels. Proper cleaning of
these surfaces helps reduce viable microbial contamination from the air and other
sources.
Turnover or between case cleaning: What types of environmental cleaning performed,
what should be cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Occurs after a
patient exits an operating room and before the next surgery setup begins. It is a
standardized, methodical, cleaning process.
Terminal cleaning: What types of environmental cleaning performed, what should be
cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Occurs at the end of the day the
operating or procedure room are used. it is a more extensive, thorough cleaning that is
performed by trained personnel.
Scheduled Cleaning : What types of environmental cleaning performed, what should be
cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Cleaning of the equipment (eg,
appliances, air-handling systems, closets, cupboards ) that occurs on a periodic, routine
basis ( eg, daily, weekly, monthly ).
exam study guide
What are the differences between cleaning and disinfecting? - ANS-Cleaning is
removes germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning work by using
soap ( or detergent ) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces.
Disinfecting is kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals
to kill germs on surfaces or objects.
Damp dusting : What types of environmental cleaning performed, what should be
cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Before the first surgical procedure of
the day, damp dust all horizontal surfaces in the OR room.
- All horizontal surfaces in the OR ( eg, furniture, surgical lights, tables, equipment )
should be damp dusted with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with a hospital-approved
disinfectant.
- Begin with the higher surfaces and work down to the lower levels. Proper cleaning of
these surfaces helps reduce viable microbial contamination from the air and other
sources.
Turnover or between case cleaning: What types of environmental cleaning performed,
what should be cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Occurs after a
patient exits an operating room and before the next surgery setup begins. It is a
standardized, methodical, cleaning process.
Terminal cleaning: What types of environmental cleaning performed, what should be
cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Occurs at the end of the day the
operating or procedure room are used. it is a more extensive, thorough cleaning that is
performed by trained personnel.
Scheduled Cleaning : What types of environmental cleaning performed, what should be
cleaned" when should this cleaning occurs? - ANS-Cleaning of the equipment (eg,
appliances, air-handling systems, closets, cupboards ) that occurs on a periodic, routine
basis ( eg, daily, weekly, monthly ).
