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nummyann

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Personal protective equipment must be worn when cleaning instruments to prevent contact with accidental spray from contaminated body fluids and chemical cleaning solutions.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The surgical services central processing department (CPD or SPD) is usually located close to the main OR to minimize the potential for cross-contamination of soiled and clean instruments and supplies.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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dantucker

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Answer to Question 1

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Caps, gloves, waterproof aprons, and face shields must be worn when cleaning instruments.

Answer to Question 2

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The CPD should be located in close proximity to the main surgical suites. This helps prevent cross-contamination of soiled and clean supplies. The CPD is comprised of the decontamination area, set assembly room, sterile processing, sterile storage, and case cart packing room.




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


marict

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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