Microbiology/ Infection Prevention
What is contamination?
The state of being soiled by contact with infectious organisms or other material
Failure to receive accreditation from the Joint Commission can result in the loss of Medicare and Medicaid payments.
a. True
b. False
True
What is meant by flow of instruments or devices?
Flow is always dirty to clean to prevent cross-contamination
During handwashing, hands should be lathered and scrubbed for at least:
a. 10 seconds
b. 20 seconds
c. 1 minute
d. 2 minutes
b. 20 seconds
Jewelry should not be worn in the Central Service department work areas because they
a. harbor bacteria
b. are expensive
c. may be damaged
d. may be misplaced or stolen
a. Harbor bacteria
Where would you find an IFU for an instrument?
One Source
All Microorganisms are harmful to humans.
a. True
b. False
b. False
95% of bacteria are beneficial and essential to our lives.
Chemical Indicators are classified as:
a. FDA Class I medical devices
b. FDA Class II medical devices
c. FDA Class III medical devices
d. none, not regulated by FDA
b. FDA Class II medical devices
- These devices are considered to pose potential risk great enough to warrant a higher level of regulation. Including: most sterilization equipment, and biological and chemical indicators
How often should water be changed in the sinks in decontamination?
When the temperature goes below 80 deg F. or the water is visibly soiled
Bacteria that cause disease are called:
a. gram positive
b. gram negative
c. pathogens
d. potentially infectious
pathogens: disease causing microorganism
Standards and regulations help set levels of ___ in our departments.
a. Quality
b. Safety
c. Efficiency
d. Both Quality and Safety
d. Both Quality and Safety
What PPE is required in decontamination?
impervious gown, gloves, mask, goggles or face shield, shoe covers
The part of the cell that controls cell function is the
a. cytoplasm
b. nucleus
c. cell membrane
d. capsule
b. nucleus
"control center" - contains chromosomes, DNA, where gene expression takes place
To protect themselves from aplashes and spills, CS technicians assigned to the decontamination area should wear
a. double-cloth gowns
b. blue surgical scrubs
c. fluid- resistant gowns
d. sterile operating room gowns
c. fluid-resistant gowns
How often are Biological Indicators ran and what is the incubation time?
steam every load. Sterrad every load. Both are 24 minute incubation