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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
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,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
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, 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
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? -
ANSWER daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during the
decontamination process? - ANSWER biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - ANSWER acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly before
further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be compatible with
the detergents used for cleaning. - ANSWER rinsed
A pH level above 7 is considered? - ANSWER alkaline
Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly on smooth surfaces than on rough
surfaces. In healthcare settings, the items most affected by biofilms are those with? -
ANSWER lumens, serrated surfaces, difficult-to-reach surfaces
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UPDATE!!!!2025/2026|GUARANTEED
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
1
,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
2
, 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
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be documented? -
ANSWER daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on instruments during the
decontamination process? - ANSWER biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - ANSWER acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________ thoroughly before
further cleaning, because the presoaking or treatment agent may not be compatible with
the detergents used for cleaning. - ANSWER rinsed
A pH level above 7 is considered? - ANSWER alkaline
Biofilms adhere to all surfaces, but they form more slowly on smooth surfaces than on rough
surfaces. In healthcare settings, the items most affected by biofilms are those with? -
ANSWER lumens, serrated surfaces, difficult-to-reach surfaces
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