The respiratory therapist has just assisted the pulmonologist with a bedside fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedure in the ICU. In order to clean and disinfect the bronchoscope, the therapist should
A. rinse with sterile water and steam autoclave for 15 minutes.
B. wipe with Betadine and pasteurize for 30 minutes.
C. sterilize with ethylene oxide.
D. soak in alkaline glutaraldehyde for 10 hours.
Answer: D. soak in alkaline glutaraldehyde for 10 hours.
You might also like to view...
Another term for a field-decontaminated patient is a _____________________________-_____________________________ patient
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The goal of ____ is to provide patients with quality comfort care rather than increasing the patient's lifespan.
A. hospice services B. ED care C. ICU services D. urgent care
The __________ system is an internal network of cellular communication through chemical secretions and hormones provided by various glands and organs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is true of the legal system and healthcare professionals?
A. Lawsuits against healthcare professionals are growing in number. B. Lawsuits against healthcare professionals are decreasing in number. C. Healthcare laws are stagnating and no longer relevant. D. There are no laws that protect the rights of healthcare professionals.