Question

37. HIPPA is concerned with...
A. insurance fraud
B. handwashing practices
C. none of the above
D. patient medical records
E. hospital compliance
38. Glutaraldehyde is a countertop disinfectant utilized in decontamination.
A. True
B. False

39. ETO is a countertop disinfectant utilized in storage area.
A. True
B. False
40. Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _________ area of the
Central Service Department
A. Decontamination area
B. storage area
C. Consumable receiving area

Answer 1

37.D) Patient medical records

HIPAA is rule that was created first time to protect individuals or patient medical records and other medical information. It is used to protect data of patient.

38. B)False

Because it is toxic in nature and have a corrosive properties according to the environmental protection agency banned glutaraldehyde use asa surface disinfectant and other regulation states that glutaraldehyde is harmful or dangerous airborne chemical contaminant.

39.B) False

ETO is disinfectant but it is highly toxic and inflammable agent. It is used in hospitals or in industries to replace steam in sterilization.

40. A) Decontamination area.

Solid instruments are received at decontamination area in the central service department.