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Disinfection and Sterilization

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Question 1 of 5foundational

Which statement best describes sterilization?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

What is high-level disinfection?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

Which microorganism is the key factor that distinguishes sterilization from high-level disinfection?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

Place the following in order from the lowest to the highest level of microbial destruction: low-level disinfection, cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization.

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

An item will contact the sterile tissues inside a patient's body during a procedure. What level of processing is required?

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  • Distinguish high-level disinfection from sterilization, including what each process does and does not accomplish.
  • Describe the methods of sterilization used in ambulatory settings, with emphasis on steam (autoclave) principles and limitations.
  • Apply the Spaulding classification to determine whether a given item requires cleaning, disinfection, high-level disinfection, or sterilization.
  • Explain how sterilization is monitored using mechanical, chemical, and biological indicators, and the appropriate response to failures.
  • Recognize the medical office assistant's role in reprocessing and monitoring, including following manufacturer instructions, facility policy, and escalating problems.

Sources & references

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
  2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Bloodborne Pathogens
  3. U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus

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