Sterile Processing, Chapter 1 Introduction to Central Service.

Soiled instruments and other item are received in the _____ area of Central Service Department? Decontamination _____ is the first step in sterilization process? Cleaning Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as ____ to minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants. PPE Instrument sets and others required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedure for an entire day are usually pulled(collected). The day or evening before they will be used. What type of air pressure is required for decontamination areas? Negative. The used of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions? Employability Skills. Nosocomial infections are? Those which occur in the course of being treated in a hospital.