Environmental Control
Environmental Control ( 5 Questions)
Which of the following is an example of routine cleaning in environmental control?
Terminal disinfection after patient discharge is not considered routine cleaning but rather a more thorough cleaning process.
Disinfection of high-touch surfaces is an example of routine cleaning in environmental control. It involves regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched by healthcare workers, patients, and visitors.
Sterilization of surgical instruments is a specialized process for eliminating all microorganisms, not routine cleaning.
Fumigation of patient rooms is a more extreme measure typically used for specific situations, such as outbreaks, and is not part of routine cleaning.
Disinfection of high-touch surfaces is an example of routine cleaning in environmental control. It involves regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched by healthcare workers, patients, and visitors.
Incorrect choices:
a. Terminal disinfection after patient discharge is not considered routine cleaning but rather a more thorough cleaning process.
c. Sterilization of surgical instruments is a specialized process for eliminating all microorganisms, not routine cleaning.
d. Fumigation of patient rooms is a more extreme measure typically used for specific situations, such as outbreaks, and is not part of routine cleaning.