An Angiogram Tray was used in the patients room on the 4th floor. Where should the nurses place this tray when the procedure is done.

Before sending soiled instruments to central services, User units need to be sure to keep instruments _________ to facilitate cleaning.

Users should notify Biomed if they find instruments that need repair

It is Acceptable to place soiled instruments with sterile instruments on the same case cart

When transporting carts throughout the hallways, you have the right of way over patients and emergency response teams

If Bob fails to perform the soiled pick-up rounds as scheduled it could lead to__________ __________.

It is optional for everyone who may transport contaminated items to have training in safe handling

It is not necessary to call the DOT to transport soiled items in your vehicle as long as your supervisor gives you the okay

One goal of point of use preparation is to

What is the preferred pH for detergents used in the cleaning process

Mechanical washers should only be ran on one cycle for all items

Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner's tanks is changed, because excess bubbles decrease the temperature of the tank.

Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by

Pyrogens

untreated water could

Amylase helps to break down fatty tissue on instruments

When would it be appropriate to lubricate the Thompson Liver Retractor.

To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be rinsed using

detergents used in the ultrasonic should be

Instruments should be cleaned using a circular motion

Powered instruments should be cleaned at the point of use

Decontamination air should have

the temperature in decontamination should be

rigid container retention plates should be left on during cleaning

This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap

When using Glutaraldehyde, technicians should wear

High-level disinfectants my be deactivated by

In automated washers the key source of disinfection is

Using test strips, HLD's must be tested

The use of heat to kill microorganisms, except spores is called

These chemicals are used on animate objects to slow the growth of microorganisms

Items that are introduced in to the blood stream are classified as semi- critical

Chemical disinfection is the process by which all forms of microorganisms are destroyed

Iodophrs are a member of this family

which of the following are classified as HLD's

Thermal disinfection is accomplished by

How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve disinfection

Which of the following would be the best choice for high-level disinfection of instruments