ly fluids or other organic and potentially
infectious material can't be disinfected until
they're clean. Keep in mind that not all con-
taminants are easily visible. So pre-cleaning
with a detergent solution is recommended to
clear the surface and allow effective disinfec-
tion. While some pre-treated wipes include
both detergent and disinfectant and are mar-
keted as a single-step option, make sure that
they're used properly to completely remove
gross contamination and also leave the sur-
face wet for disinfectant contact, even if it
takes multiple wipings.
4. During between-case room turnovers,
you should _____ .
a. use only one wipe per surface
b. use the other side of the wipe, if you're
handling 2 small surfaces
c. use each wipe on only one surface
d. leave the wipe container open for quick
access
Answer: c. Even though pre-treated wipes
contain a disinfectant agent, using them on
more than one surface — even if you flip
them to the other side — runs the risk of
cross-contamination. While wipes are ideally
suited for smaller surfaces, don't be stingy
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