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15 Cards in this Set
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What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes? |
Neutral pH |
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Which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste? |
Blood-soaked sponges |
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Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true? |
All items should be washed on the same cycle |
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Water must be degraded each time the ultrasonic cleaners tank is changed, because: |
Excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process |
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Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against hazard is called: |
PPE |
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Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by: |
The instrument manufacturer |
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Pyrogens: |
Are fever-producing substances |
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Softened water: |
Decreases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits |
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The desired solution for cleaning instruments is: |
A detergent |
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These are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments: |
Lipase enzymes |
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Instrument lubrication is performed: |
After cleaning |
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To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be: |
Below 40'c (110'f) |
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Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be: |
Low foaming |
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Aluminum items should be cleaned: |
Using a to and fro motion with the grain |
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Powered surgical instruments: |
Can not be immersed |
