Infection Control and Equipment Cleaning

Flashcards about infection control and equipment cleaning procedures for medical equipment.

How should tourniquets be cleaned?

Clean with damp cloth. Allow to dry. If blood or body fluids are present, use bleach solution.

Which solution should be used to clean a stethoscope?

Use alcohol wipe to disinfect before and after use.

How should commodes be cleaned?

Sanitize and then clean with bleach solution. Allow recommended contact and dry time before use.

What is the procedure for cleaning hard surface items?

Wipe clean with detergent, and then disinfect with alcohol. Allow recommended contact and dry time before use.

What should be used to clean mattresses and pillows?

Detergent and water followed by ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (70% to 90%).

How should thermometers be cleaned?

Use alcohol wipe to disinfect before and after use.

What is the first step in cleaning hard surfaces like bed rails?

Detergent and water

What type of alcohol is recommended for disinfecting equipment?

Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (70% to 90%)

What dilution ratio is recommended for bleach solution?

1:10

How should IV pumps and poles be cleaned?

Wipe down with detergent and water, then disinfect with alcohol-based cleaner.

What crucial step should be followed after applying disinfectant to hard surfaces?

Allow recommended contact and dry time before use.

Why is it important to properly clean and disinfect medical equipment?

To prevent the spread of infection.