What is the preferred PH for detergents used for most cleaning processes?
Neutral Ph
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the use of washer disinfectors is
not true?
All items should be washed on the same cycle
Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed, because
excess bubbles
reduce the energy of the cavitation process
Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by
Device manufacturer
Floor and walls in decontamination area should be:
constructed to tolerate cleaning chemicals
Untreated water
increase the risk of mineral scale deposit
These are used to break down the fatty deposit on instruments
Lipase enzymes
, Lubrication of instruments is done
after cleaning
To prevent coagulation of proteins, pre-rinsing of instruments should be done using
Cool water
Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be
low foaming
during manual cleaning instruments should be brushed using a
To and fro motion
Powered surgical instruments
Cannot be immersed
The decontamination area should have
negative air flow in relation to the other areas of the department
Ultrasonic irrigators are used to
clean devices with lumens
Rigid container filter retention plates should be
removed from container and lid and washed separately
Hand washing in the decontamination area should be in
a sink only utilized for hand hygiene in the decontamination area
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