Cbspd sterlization process Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sterilization - ANSWER -Critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? Sanitization - ANSWER -Non critical devices should be privy which disinfection method? Rigid, flexible, and semi-rigid - ANSWER -Name the three different types of endoscopic scopes: High-level disinfection - ANSWER -According to Spauldings classification of medical devices, a semi critical item requires which form of disinfection? As it enters the jacket - ANSWER -In a non-tabletop sterilizer, ...

High-level disinfection (at least) - ANSWER-Semi critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? Sterilization - ANSWER-Critical devices should be processed by which disinfection method? Sanitization - ANSWER-Non critical devices should be privy which disinfection method? Rigid, flexible, and semi-rigid - ANSWER-Name the three different types of endoscopic scopes: High-level disinfection - ANSWER-According to Spauldings classification of medical devices, a semi cri...

Define Cleaning - ANSWER-"the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" Define Decontamination - ANSWER-"the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal" Donning PPE (order) - ANSWER-*Head cover already on* 1. Shoe Co...

Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry - ANSWER-Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? To provide dependable service to enhance patient care - ANSWER-Which of the following best describes the overall role of the CS/SPD? EPA - ANSWER-Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? Closing the ratchet on the firt click, then tapping the handle on the work table - ANSWER-The function of a ratchet can be che...

The main role of sterile processing is to - ANSWER-Provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care Instrument sets and patient care equipment must be processed and distributed in an accurate and timely manner so that - ANSWER-Patient care is not adversely affected Ethics is the practice of - ANSWER-Doing the right thing Compliance with OSHA is - ANSWER-Required by law Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, res...

Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? - ANSWER-anatomy Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts - ANSWER-Physiology The smallest and most numerous structural units processing the basic characteristics of life are called - ANSWER-cells Which is not an environmental factor requires for life? a) cold b) food c) water d) pressure - ANSWER-Cold In which part of the cell are genes and DNA located? - ANSWER-Nucleus In ...

Which of the following is a major cause of AER failures? - ANSWER-Using incorrect connectors Which agency requires that eyewash stations be available for emergency use? - ANSWER-OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that SDS's (Safety Data Sheet) must be available for? - ANSWER-All chemicals used in the department How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device manufacturers? - ANSWER-Each ...

Ethylene Oxide gas kills microorganisms by a process called - ANSWER-Alkylation What is the process where a chromium oxide layer is placed on a surgical instrument - ANSWER-Passivation What are the dark black Craters on a stainless steel instrument called - ANSWER-Pitting What is the enzyme that breaks down fatty deposits like bone marrow and adipose tissue? - ANSWER-Lipase What lubricant is recommended for use on surgical instruments? - ANSWER-Water-based What can be used to remo...

What should the sterilizer access area pressure be? - ANSWER-Negative w/10 air exchanges per hour What two steps are involved in decontamination? - ANSWER-1. Manual and/or automated mechanical cleaning 2. application of a thermal or chemical disinfection process Define Cleaning... - ANSWER-The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use. nosocomial infections are well documented and caused by... - ANSWER-poor or ineffecti...