question archive In 2015, it was reported that several patients at UCLA medical center were infected with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) because of ineffective sterilization of equipment used for colonoscopy procedures
In 2015, it was reported that several patients at UCLA medical center were infected with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) because of ineffective sterilization of equipment used for colonoscopy procedures
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In 2015, it was reported that several patients at UCLA medical center were infected with carbapenem-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) because of ineffective sterilization of equipment used for colonoscopy procedures. Which two of the following are important considerations when addressing this sterilization issue?
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The complexity of the equipment and the need to disassemble multiple components for cleaning present challenges for disinfection.
The complexity of the equipment and the need to disassemble multiple components for cleaning present challenges for disinfection.
The antibiotic carbapenem is not recommended for disinfecting protocols.
The antibiotic carbapenem is not recommended for disinfecting protocols.
Organic matter like tissue samples must be removed before applying a disinfectant.
Organic matter like tissue samples must be removed before applying a disinfectant.
An intermediate level disinfectant is appropriate for equipment with only a moderate level of contamination.
