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
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
