Author Question: What is the purpose of prerinsing or presoaking instruments after use? a. To prevent blood and ... (Read 29 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

What is the purpose of prerinsing or presoaking instruments after use?

a. To prevent blood and debris from drying on instruments
b. To prevent the instruments from rusting
c. To soften and remove dried blood and debris
d. To eliminate the need for cleaning them before sterilization

Question 2

Double gloving is recommended for all sterile team members.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The purpose of prerinsing or presoaking instruments is to soften or remove the blood and debris from instruments. This also prevents debris from drying on instruments making it harder to remove.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
If the outer glove is punctured, the inside glove provides some protection from contaminates. Any puncture of a glove requires a complete glove change, even if double gloved.