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iahcsmm chapter 8

cleaning and decontamination

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what is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes neutral pH
what is NOT true about the use of mechanical washers 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 from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process
written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by the device manufacturer
pyrogens are fever producing substances
untreated water increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits
what are used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments lipase enzymes
instrument lubrication is performed after cleaning
to prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using warm water
detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be low foaming
instruments should be cleaned 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
the temperature in the decontamination area should be between 60-65 degrees F
Rigid container filter retention plates should be removed from the container and lid and cleaned separately
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using cool water
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