STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Sterile Processing - ANSWER>>A process involving the handling and preparation
of medical instruments to ensure they are free from contamination.
One Way Work Flow - ANSWER>>The movement of soiled instruments from dirty
to clean areas to prevent cross-contamination.
Preparation - ANSWER>>The initial step in the sterile processing cycle where
instruments are cleaned and organized for sterilization.
Packaging - ANSWER>>The process of enclosing instruments in appropriate
materials to maintain sterility during storage and transport.
Sterilization - ANSWER>>The process of eliminating all forms of microbial life,
including spores, from instruments.
Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>The area where sterilized instruments are kept in a
manner that maintains their sterility.
Temperature in Prep and Pack - ANSWER>>68-73 degrees F.
Humidity in Prep and Pack - ANSWER>>30-60%.
Air Exchanges in Prep and Pack - ANSWER>>10 per hour.
Temperature in Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>75 degrees or lower.
, Humidity in Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>Less than 75%.
Air Exchanges in Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>4 per hour.
Cleaning - ANSWER>>The removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
Decontamination - ANSWER>>Physically or chemically rendering instruments or
equipment that may be contaminated with harmful microorganisms to make it
safe to handle.
Contamination - ANSWER>>The state of being soiled or infected by contact with
infectious organisms or other material.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER>>Treating everyone and everything as
infected/contaminated.
Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) - ANSWER>>An infection that is not present
when a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility, developing on or after day 3 of
admission.
Negative Air Flow - ANSWER>>A ventilation system that prevents contaminated
air from escaping into other areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER>>A ventilation system that keeps potentially
contaminated air from entering a clean area.
Flat Wrapping Techniques - ANSWER>>Methods used to wrap instruments for
sterilization, including Square Fold and Envelope Fold.
Maximum Weight for Containerized Instrument Sets - ANSWER>>25 lbs, as
recommended by AAMI/ANSI.
GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 |NEWEST UPDATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Sterile Processing - ANSWER>>A process involving the handling and preparation
of medical instruments to ensure they are free from contamination.
One Way Work Flow - ANSWER>>The movement of soiled instruments from dirty
to clean areas to prevent cross-contamination.
Preparation - ANSWER>>The initial step in the sterile processing cycle where
instruments are cleaned and organized for sterilization.
Packaging - ANSWER>>The process of enclosing instruments in appropriate
materials to maintain sterility during storage and transport.
Sterilization - ANSWER>>The process of eliminating all forms of microbial life,
including spores, from instruments.
Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>The area where sterilized instruments are kept in a
manner that maintains their sterility.
Temperature in Prep and Pack - ANSWER>>68-73 degrees F.
Humidity in Prep and Pack - ANSWER>>30-60%.
Air Exchanges in Prep and Pack - ANSWER>>10 per hour.
Temperature in Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>75 degrees or lower.
, Humidity in Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>Less than 75%.
Air Exchanges in Sterile Storage - ANSWER>>4 per hour.
Cleaning - ANSWER>>The removal of contamination from an item to the extent
necessary for further processing or for the intended use.
Decontamination - ANSWER>>Physically or chemically rendering instruments or
equipment that may be contaminated with harmful microorganisms to make it
safe to handle.
Contamination - ANSWER>>The state of being soiled or infected by contact with
infectious organisms or other material.
Standard Precautions - ANSWER>>Treating everyone and everything as
infected/contaminated.
Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) - ANSWER>>An infection that is not present
when a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility, developing on or after day 3 of
admission.
Negative Air Flow - ANSWER>>A ventilation system that prevents contaminated
air from escaping into other areas.
Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER>>A ventilation system that keeps potentially
contaminated air from entering a clean area.
Flat Wrapping Techniques - ANSWER>>Methods used to wrap instruments for
sterilization, including Square Fold and Envelope Fold.
Maximum Weight for Containerized Instrument Sets - ANSWER>>25 lbs, as
recommended by AAMI/ANSI.
