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Washer disinfector release for use after maintenance
Circle the one correct answer:
1. Medical devices are considered to be sterile only when: A. the device appears clean B. the device has been put through a sterilizer C. the sterility assurance level of 10-6 was obtained D. the device has been washed
2. Which of the below statements are true about sterilizers? A. Sterilizers can measure the bioburden load on each medical device before the sterilization cycle begins.
B. At the end of a sterilization cycle, a 12-log reduction of bio- burden has been achieved. C. Cleaning before sterilization is unimportant. D. All of the above
3. Which of the below statements are true about steam steril- izer maintenance? A. Preventative maintenance is unimportant for everyday sterilization assurance.
B. Corrective maintenance when a sterilizer breaks is the only type of maintenance that is required.
C. Regular maintenance provides an opportunity to verify that all parts of the sterilizer are in working order.
D. None of the above
4. After maintenance, steam sterilizer release requires: A. engineering testing by the maintenance technician B. assessment of a Bowie & Dick cycle and an empty chamber cycle by an SPD professional C. inspection of screens and moving parts D. All of the above
5. Which of the below statements of water quality are true? A. Water used for automated washers has the same quality requirement as for drinking water.
B. Debris contained in water is not a cause for concern with steam sterilization.
C. The AAMI Technical Information Report 34 suggests the ap- propriate frequency for water quality analysis.
D. All of the above
6. The correct detergent dosing volume to be used with wash- ers is determined by: A. following the detergent manufacturer IFU B. following the washer manufacturer IFU C. using a dosing verification device D. All of the above
7. Automated washers increase cleaning efficiency by: A. washing at higher temperatures than manual cleaning B. reducing the bioburden load on the medical device being sterilized
C. standardizing the cleaning process D. All of the above
8. When should the rotation of washer cart rotatory arms be verified? A. Never B. Only the first time the washer is used C. Once a year D. Frequently, according to manufacturer IFU
9. If the automated washer manufacturer does not inform the water quality for its equipment: A. use tap water B. assume the same water quality that was used on a different washer is fine
C. follow the AAMI Technical Information Report 34 D. assume the water quality doesn’t matter
10. After maintenance of an automated washer, mechanical verification should be performed: A. according to manufacturer IFU B. by visual inspection only C. only if there are noticeable leaks D. as quickly as possible
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