Question

1. true or false: when cleaning an area, it is best to work from clean to dirty.

true
false

1. when cleaning an area, which task should you perform first?

dusting
wet mopping
emptying trash
wiping surfaces

1. what should you do if when cleaning a room, you find an electrical cord that powers a piece of medical equipment running across the middle of the floor?

vacuum over the top of it.
report it to the nurse.
unplug the cord and move it out of the way.
neatly coil it up and place it on the equipment.

1. what should you do if upon performing your cleaning duties you encounter an unfamiliar piece of medical equipment that must be moved for cleaning purposes?

wipe it with a water and bleach solution.
place it in the storage room to be sanitized.
bring it to the attention of the nurse.
leave it in place.

1. which of the following items is high touch and should be cleaned frequently?

door knob
window
blanket
shoes

Explanation:

• Question 6: Cleaning from clean to dirty helps prevent re - contamination. For example, if you start with a dirty area and then move to a clean one, you might spread dirt and germs.
• Question 7: Emptying trash first removes a major source of dirt and clutter. Dusting, wet - mopping, and wiping surfaces can be affected by trash if it is not removed first.
• Question 8: Electrical cords powering medical equipment are potentially hazardous. Nurses are trained to handle medical equipment - related issues. Vacuuming over it can damage the cord, unplugging it is dangerous as it may disrupt the equipment's operation, and coiling it without proper authorization is also not advisable.
• Question 9: Nurses are responsible for medical equipment. Wiping with a bleach solution may damage the equipment if not appropriate, placing it in storage without permission is incorrect, and leaving it in place may not solve the cleaning problem. Bringing it to the nurse's attention ensures proper handling.
• Question 10: Door knobs are touched frequently by many people. Windows are not typically touched as often as door knobs. Blankets and shoes have more limited contact points compared to door knobs in terms of high - touch frequency in a general cleaning context.

Answer:

• 6. True
• 7. Emptying trash
• 8. Report it to the nurse
• 9. Bring it to the attention of the nurse
• 10. Door knob