Infection control
What is the term for destruction of all microorganisms with the exception of low levels of bacterial spores.
High-level disinfection
What is the microbiological load (number of viable organisms inside and object or on a surface) or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination and or sterilization
Bioburden
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
Where is the spill kit located?
dirty utility closet
What drink traces back to the Roman Empire when soldiers heated and spiced to warm themselves during the winter campaigns?
Glühwein
What are some of the common consequences of using damaged or improperly functioning endoscopes?
risk of infection, injury to the patient, and potential legal or regulatory repercussions
What refers to the minimum infection prevention measures that apply to all patient care, regardless of the suspected or confirmed infection status of the patient, in any setting where health care is delivered?
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
True or False if using only a bipolar circuit on the ESU you do not need a grounding pad?
True
What should the humidity of the drying cabinets be kept at?
under 50
Which ancient Roman city, founded in 16 B.C is located in Rhineland-Palatinate?
Trier
What is the minimum contact time required for most high-level disinfectants to effectively kill microorganisms on endoscopes?
20-30 seconds depending on the agent
In the reprocessing room what is the minimum requirement for air exchanges er hour?
10 per hour with at least two being fresh, outside air
You are the lead during a code and don’t know what dose of a medication to give. Where can you find this information on the crash cart?
Algo rhythms
Which part of the endoscope requires special attention during high-level disinfection due to its narrow lumen?
The biopsy channel
What animal is featured on Kaiserslauterns city crest?
a fish
A valve that is intended to prevent the proximal water bottle and/or irrigation system from being contaminated by backflow of fluids from the patient is called?
A backflow prevention valve
How should sterile supplies be stored? (3 standards)
8-10 inches off the flood, away from an area that it could be splashed, bottom shelf should have a liner or be a solid shelf.
What is the term for the systematic process utilized to avoid wrong patient, wrong site surgery and includes three components: pre-procedure verification, site marking, and a time out?
Universal protocol
You should follow what guidelines when disinfecting a piece of equipment.
Manufacturers instructions for use
What is the mascot of 1. FC Kaiserlautern?
Betzi, - a red devil figure
What is one thing that high-level disinfection does not kill?
Spores
Accessories that come in contact with mucosal membranes but do not break the barrier are listed as what type of device?
Semi-critical items
An electrical current that originates from the ESU and then passes from the accessory (active electrodes) in the target tissue, taking the path of least resistance toward the grounding pad; and then back to the ESU is called what?
monopolar circuit
In what situation would an endoscope need to be sent for terminal sterilization instead of high-level disinfection?
When used in a procedure involving a sterile body cavity or used on a high-risk patient.
Which rock formation along the Rhine River is associated with the legend of a siren who lured ships to their doom?
Loreley (lorelei)