IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CRCST FINAL EXAM PREP JCSPD-CORRECTLY ANSWERED

Decontamination Removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances. Decontamination Area location within a healthcare facility designated for collection, retention, and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. Negative air pressure. Workflow the workflow in a central service department is designed to avoid cross-contamination and insure that items efficiently flow through the process from decontamination to storage. Central Service Workflow Decontamination. Preparation/packaging/sterilization. Sterile storage. Preparation/Packaging/Sterilization Area Items are carefully inspected for cleanliness proper function, and defects. Instruments, utensils, and other devices are assembled into sets, and are then packaged and labeled in preparation for sterilization. positive air pressure Sterile Storage The supply area of central service is dedicated to the storage of sterile and clean supplies. Positive air pressure. Case cart system an inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an operating room that involves use of an enclosed cart generally prepared for one surgical case. Case cart pull sheet / pick list a list of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for a specific procedure. Central service technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for individual surgical procedures. Negative air pressure the situation that occurs when air flows into a room or area because the pressure in the area is less than that of surrounding areas. Positive air pressure the situation that occurs when air flows out of a room or area because the pressure in the area is greater than that of surrounding areas. Processing cycle Use. Return. Identify. clean. assemble. package. sterilize. store. Deliver. At each step in the process, items are inspected to ensure that they are clean, in good repair, assembled and processed correctly.