Sterile Processing Final Exam Study Guide Chapters 1-23
What is Central Service ? - Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital. What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - -Decontamination (soiled) -Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean) -Sterile Storage (sterile) What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - To prevent cross contamination. Decontamination - Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle. Negative air flow - Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent areas. Positive Air Pressure - Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out. Standard Precautions - Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated. Job Description - Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization. Nosocomial Infection - Hospital Acquired Infection. Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. - -64-72 degrees F -35-70% -2 Hours Superheating - When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of saturated steam at the same pressure. Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than _______, and maximum density must not exceed ______. - -12x12x20 -12 lbs -7.2 lbs What is a wet pack? - Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete. What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - -Sequential
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