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This study guide offers a detailed overview of sterile processing, highlighting its role in patient care, ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and the necessity of precise and prompt instrument processing. It features Q&As on microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and infection control. The guide also covers relevant anatomy and physiology, ensuring a strong grasp of sterile processing principles for healthcare environments. Ideal for students and professionals, it builds a firm base in sterile processing techniques, emphasizing adherence to manufacturer's instructions and safety protocols to minimize healthcare-acquired infections. It's a useful resource for exam preparation and ongoing education in sterile processing.
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Main role of sterile processing is: - Verified Answer-provide reliable services to enhancequality of patient care instruments sets and patient care equipment processing and distributing must be done accurately and timely so:
Governing behavior involves what type of rule? - Verified Answer-Regulation An established norm based on theory is: - Verified Answer-Standard Government agency that evaluated pesticides? - Verified Answer-EPA Single-use devices in the hospital setting are regulated by - Verified Answer-FDA Cleaning/sterilization instructions should be requested from device manufacturers - Verified Answer-each time the item is purchased OSHA requires SDS for - Verified Answer-each chemical in the department Science branch refers to form and organization of body parts: - Verified Answer- Anatomy Science branch refers to function of specific body parts: - Verified Answer-Physiology
Bones of the upper limbs include: - Verified Answer-humerus, radius and ulna Muscle cells which lack striations: - Verified Answer-Smooth muscle cells Connects muscle to bone - Verified Answer-Tendons Specialized cells responsible for body contractions: - Verified Answer-Muscles Largest organ of the body is: - Verified Answer-Skin Which layer of the skin contains nerves and blood supply? - Verified Answer-Dermis Provides immunity? - Verified Answer-White blood cells Which gas is removed from body cells? - Verified Answer-Carbon dioxide Which body system regulates pH? - Verified Answer-Respiratory
Food is transported to the stomach through the - Verified Answer-Esophagus Term pathogenic means: - Verified Answer-disease producing Gram-Positive microorganisms stain what color? - Verified Answer-Blue or Purple Units that microorganisms are measured in: - Verified Answer-Microns Streptococcus shape is: - Verified Answer-spherical Spirochete shape is: - Verified Answer-Spiral Bacteria reproduce by: - Verified Answer-Binary fission Gram-Negative microorganisms stain what color? - Verified Answer-Red or Pink Cocci shape: - Verified Answer-Round Microorganism that can slow down its metabolism and become dormant is: - Verified Answer-Gram-Positive Bacillus - Blue or Purple in color Bacilli are what shape? - Verified Answer-Rod-shape What do bacteria need to survive? - Verified Answer-Warmth, water and waste elimination What is used to test sterilization cycles? - Verified Answer-Spores
Single-celled microorganisms are called: - Verified Answer-Protozoa Requires living host to multiply? - Verified Answer-Virus An abnormal protein describes a - Verified Answer-prion Gram-positive coccus example? - Verified Answer-Staphylococcus aureus can survive on hands for hours. - Verified Answer-VRE Healthcare infection is generally termed - Verified Answer-Nosocomial Healthcare-acquired infections kill how many people annually? - Verified Answer-90, The principal living reservoir of human disease comes from - Verified Answer-human body Gastrointestinal disease is usually a result of - Verified Answer- watercontaminated by feces of humans and other animals The principal route of nosocomial infections is - Verified Answer-Direct contact An inanimate object involved in spreading infection is called - Verified Answer- afomite is not a disease spread by droplets - Verified Answer-Measles discharges pathogens that cause TB, whooping cough, pneumonia, measles,
mumps and smallpox. - Verified Answer-Respiratory tract Living things that cause disease are called - Verified Answer-vectors Most common portal of exit in disease transmission: - Verified Answer-The respiratory tract Portal of entry caused by a needle stick is: - Verified Answer-parenteral tissue causes lyme disease - Verified Answer-Vector The best way to prevent infection: - Verified Answer-Wash hands Minimum time needed for effective hand washing: - Verified Answer- 15 seconds When washing hands, turn off the water with: - Verified Answer-a disposable towel regulates bloodborne pathogen exposure. - Verified Answer-OSHA
Answer-Negative OSHA recommends that contaminated scrub attire be: - Verified Answer-laundered at the facility What must an SPD technician have before processing a new medical device? - Verified Answer-Manufacturer written instructions for processing A neutral pH solution is: - Verified Answer- 7 A pH of 9 is - Verified Answer-Alkaline Enzyme-based detergents contain organic substances that assist in breakdown of
should not be ever used to remove gross soil on instruments. - Verified Answer-Saline An item with multiple parts to be cleaned must first be - Verified Answer-disassembled may be used to clean tungsten carbide jaws of needle holders. - Verified Answer-Metal-bristled brushes The final rinse in the cleaning process should be performed using: - Verified Answer- treated water Term which refers to the mechanical action in the automated cleaning process which uses sound waves and imploding bubbles. - Verified Answer-Cavitation Prior to processing instruments in an ultrasonic cleaner, should be removed - Verified Answer-gross soil Power equipment should be cleaned in what way? - Verified Answer-As specified by the manufacturer Fiberoptic light cables should be cleaned with - Verified Answer-soft cloth anddetergent Prior to manual cleaning of a flexible endoscope, what must be done? - Verified Answer- Leak testing
A disinfectants effectiveness to perform correctly depends on? - Verified Answer- Whether it remains wet for the stated amount of time Class of disinfectants to which sodium hypochlorite belongs: - Verified Answer-Halogens should never be used an as environmental disinfection. - Verified Answer-Glutaraldehyde Chemical which has regulations requiring employees to be routinely monitored. - Verified Answer-Glutaraldehyde Noted on an improperly cleaned instrument disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde. - Verified Answer-Blue stain Not necessarily recorded on high level disinfection record - Verified Answer- Whetheritem was completely dry patient-cooling machine. - Verified Answer-hypo/hyperthermia machine machine which prevents blood clots - Verified Answer-SCD Patient care equipment must be processed how often? - Verified Answer-after each use Patient care equipment should be prior to being disinfected. - Verified Answer-Cleaned with detergent What is the proper way to transport an IV pump to CS/SPD after patient use? -
Verified Answer-In a covered cart or closed plastic bag. What type of disinfectant is to be used for patient care equipment? - Verified Answer-the one recommended by the device manufacturer Soiled patient care equipment needs to be during transport - Verified Answer-Contained Series of stainless steel used to manufacture malleable retractors - Verified Answer- 300 Series of stainless steel used to manufacture osteotomes? - Verified Answer- 400 Which instrument holds back tissue or organs? - Verified Answer-Retractor The weakest part of the instrument is: - Verified Answer-Box lock The most difficult part of a hemostat to clean? - Verified Answer-Box lock
What should one do to test a scissor for sharpness? - Verified Answer-Make severalcuts in the testing material When the jaws of a stainless steel needle holder become worn, it must be - Verified Answer-discarded Instrument cracks most likely occur where? - Verified Answer-Box lock Cracked insulation on a laparoscopic instrument can cause - Verified Answer-electrical shock How should power equipment be lubricated? - Verified Answer-According to manufacturer's instructions What information is required when labeling a rigid scope for sterilization? - Verified Answer-1. Manufacturer
What indicates damage to glass rods in a fiber optic light cable? - Verified Answer-Black dots What are the 3 common methods of checking visual clarity for a rigid endoscope? - Verified Answer-1. Looking at a white piece of paper through the scope
Basic principles of packaging are: - Verified Answer-1. The material must allow the sterilant to reach the contents
Over the drain line - Verified Answer-Where are process challenged devices placed to present the greatest challenge to the sterilizer? Steam under pressure, time and temperature - Verified Answer- 3 parameters of steamsterilization 3 minutes - Verified Answer-minimum exposure for prevac steam cycle at 275'F (135'C) one of a kind instrument is dropped - Verified Answer-Appropriate use of Flash sterilization Decontaminated as usual - Verified Answer-Instruments exposed to CJD 18 min, 273'F, Prevac cycle - Verified Answer-Recommended cycle for CJD instruments Make direct contact with all surfaces - Verified Answer-For sterilization to occur, steammust