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Question - ANSWER Answer What states that All patient information is highly confidential and should NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is required for the direct care of the patient? - ANSWER HIPPA This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. - ANSWER cleaning What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors, forceps, osteotomes, and chisels? - ANSWER 400 series What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of surgical instrumentation? - ANSWER stainless steel What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD? - ANSWER Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? - ANSWER Bioburden What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls, and malleable retractors? - ANSWER 300 series The two steps in the process of decontamination? - ANSWER manual cleaning and thermal process As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface of - ANSWER decontamination A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during a total hip procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? - ANSWER Ask for written instructions. The temperature in the decontamination department: - ANSWER 60°-65° F Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and contained in what type of leak proof container? - ANSWER impervious After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important step in the decontamination process is to _____________ the item. - ANSWER rinsed Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? - ANSWER 30-60% Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to go through the decontam process, only when? - ANSWER every time and always considered contaminated What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile water? - ANSWER biofilms What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is prohibited? - ANSWER bleach A pH level of 7 is considered? - ANSWER neutral Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all instruments should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. - ANSWER wet The air pressure in the decontamination department should be what? - ANSWER negative How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination department suppose to have? - ANSWER 10