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The proper care and handling of instruments and equipment is the responsibility
of who? - ANSWER-everyone who comes in contact with the instruments
How do you properly complete point-of-use? - ANSWER-1.) remove gross soil from
instruments while wearing correct PPE while preparing for transfer
2.) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for Point-of-use cleaning, ex.) flexible
endoscope manufacture suggests water and enzymatic solution be suctioned.
3.) Separate reusable sharps from other instruments and place reusable needles
and cutting edges in a separate container to reduce risk of injury
4.) Separate reusable linen and make sure no instruments are stuck to the linen
5.) remove disposable components, such as blades disposable tubing and
canisters in BIOHAZARD bin
,6.) open hinged instruments and disassemble multi-part instruments and place
instruments in the appropriate instruments tray. (Place heavy instruments on
bottom and lighter on top) and be careful with scopes and cords.
7.) keep items together for transportation to CS department if items are
separated or left behind reassemble will be delaye
What is it called when instruments are put on priority processing to use for
another case? - ANSWER-Turn Over/ Turn Around
When transporting contaminated items what type of carts should be used? -
ANSWER-Closed cart. VS. cart cart with shelves on bottom (to prevent drips)
While picking up contaminated items on rounds what should be worn to handle
these items? - ANSWER-Gloves then remove them and wash hands
Recommended practices for contaminated item transport are provided by? -
ANSWER-1.) "Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation" (AAMI)
2.) and Procedures should reflect (OSHA) regulations and
3.) additional info can be obtained from "Association for preoperative registered
nurse" (ARON)
,Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances is called? - ANSWER-gross soil
The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and other foreign material from
medical devices is? - ANSWER-Cleaning
The location within a healthcare facility designated for the collection, retention
and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. - ANSWER-Decontamination
area
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called:
A. Chemical Indicator Tests.
B. Chemical Integrator Tests.
C. Ampulization Tests.
D. Biological Tests. - ANSWER-biological tests
, Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?
A. All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
B. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms.
C. Microorganisms are necessary for life.
D. Microorganisms die within 10 minutes of leaving the body. - ANSWER-
Microorganisms are necessary for life.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured
bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - ANSWER-ORIF
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | (100% correct solutions)|GET IT A+
RIGHT!!
The proper care and handling of instruments and equipment is the responsibility
of who? - ANSWER-everyone who comes in contact with the instruments
How do you properly complete point-of-use? - ANSWER-1.) remove gross soil from
instruments while wearing correct PPE while preparing for transfer
2.) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for Point-of-use cleaning, ex.) flexible
endoscope manufacture suggests water and enzymatic solution be suctioned.
3.) Separate reusable sharps from other instruments and place reusable needles
and cutting edges in a separate container to reduce risk of injury
4.) Separate reusable linen and make sure no instruments are stuck to the linen
5.) remove disposable components, such as blades disposable tubing and
canisters in BIOHAZARD bin
,6.) open hinged instruments and disassemble multi-part instruments and place
instruments in the appropriate instruments tray. (Place heavy instruments on
bottom and lighter on top) and be careful with scopes and cords.
7.) keep items together for transportation to CS department if items are
separated or left behind reassemble will be delaye
What is it called when instruments are put on priority processing to use for
another case? - ANSWER-Turn Over/ Turn Around
When transporting contaminated items what type of carts should be used? -
ANSWER-Closed cart. VS. cart cart with shelves on bottom (to prevent drips)
While picking up contaminated items on rounds what should be worn to handle
these items? - ANSWER-Gloves then remove them and wash hands
Recommended practices for contaminated item transport are provided by? -
ANSWER-1.) "Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation" (AAMI)
2.) and Procedures should reflect (OSHA) regulations and
3.) additional info can be obtained from "Association for preoperative registered
nurse" (ARON)
,Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances is called? - ANSWER-gross soil
The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and other foreign material from
medical devices is? - ANSWER-Cleaning
The location within a healthcare facility designated for the collection, retention
and cleaning of soiled and/or contaminated items. - ANSWER-Decontamination
area
Tests which use live bacterial spores to challenge the efficacy of the sterilization
process and provide a direct measure of lethality are called:
A. Chemical Indicator Tests.
B. Chemical Integrator Tests.
C. Ampulization Tests.
D. Biological Tests. - ANSWER-biological tests
, Which of the following statements about microorganisms is correct?
A. All microorganisms are harmful to humans.
B. Healthy humans do not carry microorganisms.
C. Microorganisms are necessary for life.
D. Microorganisms die within 10 minutes of leaving the body. - ANSWER-
Microorganisms are necessary for life.
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured
bone?
A. CABG
B. BSO
C. ORIF
D. TAH - ANSWER-ORIF
