Sterile Processing Department question and answer graded A+ 2023

Sterile Processing Department question and answer graded A+ 2023Where is the first place you go with your tray/instruments? - correct answer decontamination room SPD - correct answer sterile processing department Typical time required for SPD to process tray/instruments? - correct answer 24-48 hours decontamination room - correct answer collection, retention, and cleaning soiled instruments. separated from all other areas. air is exhausted to outside and not re-circulated decontamination - correct answer process that removes as many microorganisms as possible by physical, mechanical, or chemical means What if there are water droplets in a sterilized set? - correct answer the set is considered unsterile steam indicator strip - correct answer used to test the sterilized(autoclave) zebra stripes - correct answer tape that indicates tray went through autoclave how to use peel pack - correct answer Open halfway, scrub grasp item w/o contaminating self or item, scrub pulls item, complete opening of pack (never pull apart in 2 pieces)t autoclave - correct answer Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam under pressure and/or dry heat ethylene oxide (EtO); Steris - correct answer used to sterilize heat-labile and/or moisture sensitive items. high cost. lengthly process time. peracetic acid. adversely reacts with protein and enzymes of microorganisms, penetrating cell wall Loss of sterility events - correct answer dampness, loss of package integrity, dirt Rep Room / Rep Rack - correct answer where trays end up after case. place to gather intel on surgeons