Washer
Enzymatic
Infection Prevention
Terminology
Basics
100

Instrument cycles contain what chemical for hinged items

Lubrication

100

Enzymatic works best at which temperature range

90*-130*

100

Hand washing should be performed for a minimum of 

20 seconds

100

Decontamination means

Removing gross soil or bioburden 

100

This air flow is present in decontam

Negative 

200

What cycle does a Stryker drill run on

orthopedic or drill

200

The water is 10 gallons, we dispense how much enzymatic

5oz 

200

You have to DON and DOFF this for decontam

PPE

200

What is the correct term for spray force action

Impingement

200

How many air exchanges occur each hour in decontam

10

300
This cycle contains no lubrication and is used for implant trays 
Orthopedic
300

Enzymatic should be dispensed when

After filling the sink with water 

300

what is the contact time for the virex disinfectant spray 

10mins

300

This happens when brushing above the surface of the water occurs

Aerosolization

300

The first sink is used for which step in a 3 sink method

Rinse, sort, inspect

400

The washers final step in the process is

Critical Water Rinse
400

Enzymatic contains 3 types of chelating agents that help bind together these body substances

Blood, proteins, starches

400
The one way flow is important to prevent 

Cross Contamination

400

This term refers to bubbles collapsing and creating an implosion to remove debris

Cavitation

400

This type of water is used for a final rinse in the 3rd sink

RO or Critical water

500

Which daily test is used to verify the washer is working

Validation or Verify strips

500

This type of cleaner is also known as a 

Catalyst

500

We practice which type of precautions when washing

Universal

500

What is Biofilm

an ecosystem of microorganisms or bacteria 

500

How often do you dispose of your brush during your shift

At the end or when the bristles are no longer usable