Everyone who may transport contaminated items must be trained in safe handling.

______________________ is the destruction of nearly all pathogenic microorganisms.

The final rinse of instruments should be performed with____________________water.

When instruments return from repair, they are considered clean and can be immediately placed into sets for sterilization.

The method of cleaning should be selected using

Ophthalmic instruments have special cleaning requirements due to the increased risk of___________________ .

________________________ are used when a chalky white substance is left on instruments or equipment.

The decontamination area should have

Decontamination of surgical instruments starts

Most high level disinfectants are good for ________________ days after they’ve been activated.