HSPA Decontamination and Cleaning Verification 3

Question 1

What is the role of a borescope in cleaning verification of lumened instruments?

Accepted Answer

To visually inspect lumen interior surfaces for residual contamination

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To sterilize lumen interiors

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To measure lumen diameter

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To flush cleaning solution through channels

Question 2

What is the hemoglobin detection test used for in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

To detect residual blood on cleaned instrument surfaces

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To test staff blood types

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To verify sterilizer function

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To test water quality

Question 3

How frequently should ultrasonic cleaner degassing be performed?

Accepted Answer

Each time fresh solution is prepared

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Once per week

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Only when solution is changed

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Once per month

Question 4

What is the recommended frequency for testing water quality used in reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

At regular intervals per facility policy, typically weekly to monthly

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Annually

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When problems are noticed

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Only during initial installation

Question 5

What documentation is required for cleaning verification test results?

Accepted Answer

Results, date, time, equipment ID, operator, and corrective actions must be recorded

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No documentation required for routine tests

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Only failed results need documentation

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Verbal report to supervisor is sufficient

Question 6

Why should lumened instruments be flushed with cleaning solution before ultrasonic processing?

Accepted Answer

To remove trapped air so cavitation energy can reach internal surfaces

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To warm up instruments

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To coat inside with a protective layer

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To test if the lumen is blocked