Decontamination Process Quiz: Test!

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1.

According to OSHA the use of physical or chemical means to inactivate blood-borne pathogens from a surface is known as:
- A.
  
  Cleaning
- B.
  
  Sterilizing
- C.
  
  Disinfection
- D.
  
  Decontamination
2.

What is the first step in the decontamination process?
- A.
  
  Cleaning with detergent
- B.
  
  Soaking in a disinfection solution
- C.
  
  Application of a disinfectant
- D.
  
  Placing into the sterilizer
3.

Microorganisms on contaminated items are referred to as:
- A.
  
  Antagonists
- B.
  
  Contaminants
- C.
  
  Bioburden
- D.
  
  Infection
4.

Which of the following terms refers to disease-producing microorganisms?
- A.
  
  Pyrogen
- B.
  
  Pathogen
- C.
  
  Biofilm
- D.
  
  Bioburden
5.

The number of air exchanges in the decontamination area should be:
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  20
- D.
  
  25
6.

The ventilation system in the decontamination area must be maintained at
- A.
  
  Positive pressure
- B.
  
  Neutral pressure
- C.
  
  Flexible pressure
- D.
  
  Negative pressure
7.

OSHA recommends that contaminated personal clothing be
- A.
  
  Laundered at the laundromat
- B.
  
  Laundered at home by the employee
- C.
  
  Laundered by the facility
- D.
  
  Throuwn away
8.

When a new medical device is brought to the decontamination area by a sales representative what is the first step to take
- A.
  
  Hand wash the device in an enzymatic soulution
- B.
  
  Clean the device in the ultrasonic cleaner
- C.
  
  Ask the representative for verbal instructions
- D.
  
  Request written instructions from the manufacturer
9.

A solution is consider neutral when the ph is
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  11
10.

A soulution having a ph of 9 is
- A.
  
  Alkaline
- B.
  
  Acidic
- C.
  
  Concentrated
- D.
  
  Neutral
11.

Enzyme based detergents contain organic substances that assist in the breakdown of
- A.
  
  Disinfectants
- B.
  
  Hard water
- C.
  
  Magnesium and copper
- D.
  
  Protein soils and blood
12.

What is the optimal temp for enzymatic cleaners
- A.
  
  100 deg F (38 deg C)
- B.
  
  109 deg F (43 deg C)
- C.
  
  140 deg F (60 deg C)
- D.
  
  155 deg F (68 deg C)
13.

A proteolytic enzyme detergent breaks down
- A.
  
  Fat
- B.
  
  Bone marrow
- C.
  
  Blood
- D.
  
  Carbohydrates
14.

Before any item with multiple parts is cleaned it must be
- A.
  
  Soaked in an enzymatic solution
- B.
  
  Processed in an ultrasonic cleaner
- C.
  
  Sprayed with a lipolytic gel
- D.
  
  Disassembled
15.

Which of the following should never be used to remove gross soil on instruments
- A.
  
  Water
- B.
  
  Saline
- C.
  
  Moist rag
- D.
  
  Enzymatic foam
16.

Metal bristled brushes may be used to clean
- A.
  
  Box locks on hinged instruments
- B.
  
  Cutting edges of scissors
- C.
  
  Teeth on vascular forceps
- D.
  
  Tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders
17.

The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using
- A.
  
  Treated water
- B.
  
  Saline
- C.
  
  Alcohol
- D.
  
  Tap water
18.

The mechanical action in the automated cleaning process that uses sound waves and imploding bubbles is called
- A.
  
  Cavitation
- B.
  
  Irrigation
- C.
  
  Passivation
- D.
  
  Ultrasonics
19.

Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner
- A.
  
  The water should be changed
- B.
  
  The temperature of the water should be 75 deg F
- C.
  
  The gross soil should be removed
- D.
  
  The instrujments should be placed in a solid metal basket
20.

Powered equipment should be
- A.
  
  Immersed in an enzymatic solution
- B.
  
  Cleaned with saline
- C.
  
  Processing in an ultrasonic cleaner
- D.
  
  Cleaned by hand
21.

Fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned
- A.
  
  In an ultrasonic cleaner
- B.
  
  Using a soft cloth and detergent
- C.
  
  Using a soft cloth soaked with saline
- D.
  
  In the automeated endoscope reprocessor
22.

Before it is manually cleaned what must be done to a flexible endoscope
- A.
  
  It must be ultrasonically cleaned
- B.
  
  Alcohol must be suctioned through all channels
- C.
  
  It must be brushed with a soft brush
- D.
  
  It must be tested for leaks
23.

All instruments and devices received from another facility should be
- A.
  
  Completely reprocessed
- B.
  
  Used as delivered
- C.
  
  Rewrapped and sterilized
- D.
  
  Resterilized as they are received
24.

What material can be used as a simple test to check the functioning of the ultrasonic cleaner
- A.
  
  Tyvek
- B.
  
  Plastic
- C.
  
  Aluminum foil
25.

The TOSI line of products is used to verify the effectiveness of
- A.
  
  Steam guns
- B.
  
  ETO aerators
- C.
  
  Steam sterilizers
- D.
  
  Mechanical washer