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Sterile Processing HSPA

The primary use of this medical instrument is to expose the vaginal cavity.: - answer
Pederson Speculum

When returning loaned items to the vendor: - answer All items should be cleaned and
decontaminated.

Which of the following instruments have teeth? - answer Tissue forceps

Which part of the instrument "locks" the handles in place? - answer Ratchet

Semi- rigid endoscopes - answer Are used during urological procedures.

Arthroscopy instruments are used during - answer joint surgery

Robotic Instruments - answer- do not come apart for cleaning.
- are heavier than standard laparoscopic instruments.
- have a mechanical and electrical component in the proximal end of the instrument.

What should be used to thoroughly rinse (remove) all the traces of detergent from rigid
endoscopes channels? - answerWater quality recommended in the manufacturers IFU

System where a small barcode containing the instrument information is applied with
pressure sensitive tape - answerDot marking system

The first step when inspecting the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument is to -
answercheck the metal collar at the distal tip

Eletric testing of laparoscopic insulation should be done: - answerIn the clean assembly
area prior to set assembl

When an instrument has a shiny surface it is said to have a _________ finish -
answerMirror Finish

Instruments with tungsten carbide jaws can be easily identified by - answerGold handles

Robotic Instruments - answerMay have exposed cables

An osteoma is - answerused to cut or shave bone

The purpose of a suction stylet is to: - answerunclog the suction during surgery

, Pneumatic hoses - answerShould be pressurized for proper inspection

The best way to clean a suction lumen. - answerusing the proper sized brush

Which of the following steps occurs first when processing flexible endoscopes? -
answerLeak Testing

During instrument manufacturing, the _____ process helps build a protective layer of
chromium oxide on the instruments surface - answerPassivation

What si true about endoscopes? - answerFlexible endoscopes are time consuming to
clean

Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are - answerDamaged light fibers

Kerrison and Laminectomy rongeurs should be tested using. - answerAn index card.

These scissors are usually identified with a black. handle - answerMicrogrid and
supercut

Which solution is known to damage surgical instrumentation? - answerBetadine

Neutral detergents are not very effective in hard water. - answerTrue

_____ is defined as the removal of all visible and non-visible soil and foreign material
from medical devices - answerCleaning

True or False: Acid detergents are primarily used to remove mineral deposits -
answerTrue

True or False: Abrasive cleaning compounds are safe to use on surgical instruments -
answerFalse

The ventilation system in the decontamination area must allow no less than _____air
exchanges per hour and should be under ____ pressure in relation to other adjacent
areas. - answer10, negative

True or False: Power instruments are safe to emerge - answerFalse

When considering manual cleaning tools, cleaning cloths should be - answerLint Free

When utilizing the wash sink in the decontamination area, if the water temp. drops
below _______ degrees F the water should be changed immediately - answer80

True or False: Surgical instruments that return from repair are considered sterile -
answerFalse

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