When is "terminal cleaning" done during the course of a day in the OR?
a. At the beginning of the day
b. In between each case
c. At the end of daily use
d. Every 4 hours
ANS: C
Terminal cleaning is defined as the thorough cleaning and disinfection of the perioperative environment at the end of daily use. Rigorous cleaning is done between surgical procedures.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. cervical spine b. thoracic spine c. lumbar spine d. sacrum/coccyx