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What is Low-Risk/Non-Critical Items in the Spaulding
Method? - Answers-Intact Skin
Low-level disinfectant

What are some examples of High Risk/Critical Items? -
Answers-Surgical Instruments
Hypodermic needles
vascular cannulas
Urinary catheter
Eye Surgery instruments

What are some examples of Intermediate Risk/ Semi-
Critical Items? - Answers-Endotracheal tubes
rectal and vaginal instruments
Oral thermometer
Anesthesia Mask

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What are some examples of Low Risk/ Non-critical Items?
- Answers-Blood Pressure Cuffs
Stethoscope
exam table
Transport gurney

Soiled instruments are reprocessed in a designated area
of the facility. They are separated from surgical and patient
areas. Why? - Answers-Keep from Cross contamination

What is bioburden? - Answers-Bioburden is the number of
live bacterial colonies on a surface.

Why are instruments processed in the washer-
decontamination sterilizer? - Answers-The washer-
sterilizer removes contaminants from the instruments so
that they can be safely handled.

What is the purpose of wrapping instruments for
sterilization? - Answers-An item is wrapped before steam
sterilization to protect it from contamination after the
sterilization process.

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