CVA Facility Sanitation and Safety 3

Question 1

How often should autoclaved instrument packs be re-sterilized if unopened?

Accepted Answer

Based on event-related sterility (when packaging integrity is compromised)

Answer

Every 24 hours

Answer

Every 7 days

Answer

Every 30 days

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher should be available near anesthesia machines?

Accepted Answer

Class B (flammable liquids and gases)

Answer

Class A (ordinary combustibles)

Answer

Class C (electrical equipment)

Answer

Class D (combustible metals)

Question 3

What is the required minimum contact time for most hospital-grade disinfectants?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

2 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Question 4

Which pest control measure is most important for preventing rodent contamination in veterinary food storage?

Accepted Answer

Sealing all food in airtight containers elevated off the floor

Answer

Storing food in open bags on the floor

Answer

Spraying pesticides on storage shelves weekly

Answer

Keeping lights on 24 hours to deter rodents

Question 5

What should you do first upon discovering a chemical spill on the treatment room floor?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the room, consult the SDS, and don appropriate PPE before cleanup

Answer

Immediately mop it up with the nearest towel

Answer

Call 911 immediately

Answer

Cover the spill with cat litter and leave it

Question 6

Which laundry protocol is recommended for textiles contaminated with ringworm spores?

Accepted Answer

Hot water wash (140 degrees F minimum) with bleach

Answer

Cold water wash with regular detergent

Answer

Dry cleaning only

Answer

Rinsing with alcohol and air drying