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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Disinfection

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An endotracheal tube is an example of which type of surgical item that would require a minimum of disinfection for cleaning?
  1. Category I-Critical
  2. Category II-Semi-critical
  3. Category III-Non-critical
  4. Endotracheal tubes are not classified using this method.
Explanation
Answer: B-An endotracheal tube is an example of a category II-semi-critical surgical item. These items are those that come in contact with a patient’s mucous membranes but do not necessarily enter the aseptic area or body cavity. Semi-critical surgical supplies should be sterilized if possible, but disinfection is also acceptable.
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