STERILE PROCESSING FINAL 147 EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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.