STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 Accurate 100%.

What is Central Service ? - ANSWER Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital. What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER -Decontamination (soiled) -Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean) -Sterile Storage (sterile) What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? - ANSWER To prevent cross contamination. Decontamination - ANSWER Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle. Negative air flow - ANSWER Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent areas. Positive Air Pressure - ANSWER Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out. Standard Precautions - ANSWER Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated. Job Description - ANSWER Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization. Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER Hospital Acquired Infection. Textile Packaging Materials should be held at a room temperature of ______ and a relative humidity of ____ for a minimum of __ ____ prior to sterilization. - ANSWER -64-72 degrees F -35-70% -2 Hours Superheating - ANSWER When steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of saturated steam at the same pressure. Linen packaging material is limited to a size of _______,not weigh more than _______, and maximum density must not exceed ______. - ANSWER -12x12x20 -12 lbs -7.2 lbs What is a wet pack? - ANSWER Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete. What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? - ANSWER -Sequential -Simultaneous -Square Fold -Envelope Fold Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. - ANSWER 16 lbs What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by AAMI/ANSI? - ANSWER 25 lbs Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. - ANSWER 7 lbs Sterility (time-related) - ANSWER Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached. Sterility (event-related) - ANSWER Items are considered sterile unless the integrity of the packaging is compromised or suspected of being compromised. Name the 4 things that event-related sterility depends on. - ANSWER 1. Quality of the wrapping material. 2. Handling procedures. 3. Storage and transport conditions. 4. Number of times the package has been handled (4 times). Name 4 concerns when it comes to packaging. - ANSWER 1. Moisture contamination. 2. Dirt, Dust, and Debris. 3. Physical damage. 4. Breakdown of packaging material due to wear of age. Sterile Storage standards, temperatures should be at ______ and relative humidity should be less than ____. - ANSWER - 64-75 degrees F - 75% Sterile storage standards, sterile items should be stored at least ___ away from exterior walls, ______ above the floor and from the ceiling. - ANSWER -2 inches -8-10 inches