SPD Infection Control 2

Question 1

What is the Spaulding Classification system used for in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

Classifying medical devices based on infection risk to determine reprocessing level

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Categorizing sterilization methods by temperature

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Rating the effectiveness of disinfectants

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Organizing instruments by surgical specialty

Question 2

Which type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the decontamination area?

Accepted Answer

Fluid-resistant gown, gloves, face mask, and eye protection

Answer

Gloves only

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Gloves and gown

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Surgical scrubs and a hair cover

Question 3

What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

Accepted Answer

An infection acquired during the course of receiving healthcare treatment

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An infection present at the time of hospital admission

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A community-acquired infection treated in a hospital

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An infection caused by antibiotic resistance

Question 4

What is the purpose of an exposure control plan in the SPD?

Accepted Answer

To outline procedures for preventing and managing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

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To schedule instrument sterilization

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To track chemical inventory levels

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To document sterilizer maintenance schedules

Question 5

Which organism is commonly used as a reference for testing the effectiveness of sterilization against prions?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard biological indicator for prions

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

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Geobacillus stearothermophilus

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 6

What is the primary reason for performing hand hygiene before putting on gloves in the SPD?

Accepted Answer

To reduce microbial contamination that could transfer through glove defects

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To protect the gloves from degradation

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To improve grip when handling instruments

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To comply with dress code requirements