Cleaning Process Flashcard

Front

What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes?

Back

Neutral pH

Front

Which of the following statements about the use of washer-disinfectors is not true: Multi-level trays should be separated, Trays with lids should be opened, Instruments should be disassembled and opened, All items should be washed on the same cycle

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All items should be washed on the same cycle

Front

During manual (hand washing) cleaning, instruments should be brushed using a:

Back

To-and-fro motion

Front

Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner’s tank is changed because excess bubbles:

Back

Reduce the energy of the cavitation process

Front

Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called:

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Personal protective equipment

Front

Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by:

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Device manufacturer

Front

Floors and walls in the decontamination area should be:

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Cleaned monthly, Constructed to tolerate cleaning chemicals, Constructed of particulate materials.

Front

Untreated water:

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Increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits

Front

Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be:

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Low foaming

Front

These are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments: Protease enzymes, Lipase enzymes, Amylase enzymes, Neutral pH cleaners

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Lipase enzymes