FREE MDRAO Decontamination Processes and Equipment Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first and most crucial step in the decontamination process for reusable medical devices?

Accepted Answer

Manual cleaning

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Sterilization

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Disinfection

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Sorting

Question 2

Which cycle in a washer-disinfector is primarily responsible for coagulating protein-based soils if they haven't been removed?

Accepted Answer

Thermal rinse

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Pre-rinse

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Main wash

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Drying

Question 3

The cleaning process in an ultrasonic cleaner is known as:

Accepted Answer

Cavitation

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Impingement

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Friction

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Chelation

Question 4

A proteolytic enzyme in a cleaning detergent is specifically designed to break down what type of soil?

Accepted Answer

Proteins

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Fats and lipids

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Starches

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Minerals

Question 5

What is the minimum required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff working in the decontamination area?

Accepted Answer

Fluid-resistant gown, gloves, face shield/goggles, and hair cover

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Gown, gloves, and shoe covers

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Gown, gloves, and a surgical mask

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Lab coat and gloves

Question 6

Hard water can negatively impact the cleaning process by:

Accepted Answer

Leaving mineral deposits and interfering with detergent action

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Causing instruments to rust

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Inactivating enzymatic detergents

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Making instruments too slippery to handle

Question 7

Cart washers are primarily designed to clean and disinfect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Large case carts, basins, and containers

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Delicate microsurgical instruments

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Flexible endoscopes

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Loaner instrument trays