Decontam
The process of removal of visible soil ?
What is
"Clean"
Hand hygiene requires washing of hands for how long?
What is
"20 seconds"
The process of keeping instruments moist and not allow bioburden to dry
What is
"Point of use"
Classification of bacteria that are pathogenic to humans due to the perfect body temperature
What is a
"Mesophile"
The basic unit of life
What is a
"Cell"
The physical or chemical process of removing contaminates from surfaces?
What is
"Decontamination"
Patients who acquire a disease while being treated in hospital are classified as:
What is
"HAI" or "Non-socomial"
The assembly areas better known as Prep & pack should maintain what type of air pressure?
What is
"Positive"
The prefix "a" or an" before the root word indicates
What is
"Whithout"
Microorganism that lacks chlorophyll and decomposes dead/ dying organic matter. Also used to make antibiotics.
What is a
"Fungus"
The first step in the decontamination process is?
What is
"Point of use"
Semi-Resrticted areas of the hospital require staff to wear:
What is a
"Bonnet & Scrubs"
Biohazard areas such as decon requires what type of dress attire:
What is
" Bonnet, Scrubs, Face mask, Eye shield, Gowns, Shoe Covers, Gloves"
Prep and pack area humidity range should be within?
What is
"30% to 60%"
Sterile and/ or dirty equipment are transported to and from the OR using a:
They must be decontaminated in between use.
What is a
" Case Cart"
The use of an ultrasonic to create vibrations and generate bubbles that implode on surfaces to help remove soil from hard to reach areas
What is
"Cavitation"
Inanimate/ non- living surfaces that can harbor or spread disease are known as
What is a
"Fomite"
Bleach, Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Powder and Baking Soda are all considered?
What is
"Alkaline or Basic"
Positive pressure areas specific to the sterile processing department consist of what two areas?
What is
"Assembly and Sterile Storage"
What federal agency oversees the processing of flexible endoscopes?
What is
"SGNA"
The process of pressurized forced sprayed water used by disinfectors to clean instruments?
What is
"Impingement"
The assembly area better known as prep & pack should maintain a temperature of at least:
What is
"68F-73F"
A collection of microbes that attaches to surfaces and forms a colony. It produces a protective gel layer that is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants.
What is a
"Biofilm"
Stomach/ acid would fall on which range (0-14) on the pH scale?
What is
"Zero"
Bacteria are approximately how many microns in size?
What is
"1-2"