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What is the first step in the decon process? Cleaning with detergent. According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? Disinfection The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for intended use is defined as: Decontamination Micro organisms on contaminated items are generally referred to as: Bio burdens Why is there an even distribution of large instruments? To avoid extra condensation and difficulty drying. Which d...

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B Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affected A Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule C....

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The main role of the sterile processing area is? To provide dependable reliable services to ehance the quality of patient care. Ethicis is the practice of? Doing the right thing Recommended practices are? Statements of sound principals of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts. The health insurance portability and accountability act provide for which? Confidentiality. Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the united states it must be evaluated and r...

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Decontamination Area where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. Preparation and Packaging Area where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. Sterilization Area where terminal sterilization is performed. Sterile Storage Area where sterile items are stored until needed. Loaner Area for the receipt and return of instruments borrowed for specialty procedures. Patien...

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workflow a one way flow of materials from the soiled decontamination are to the clean processing area and on to the sterile storage area receiving, decontamination, processing, storage, and distribution what are the functional areas in SPD? the area when clean, sterile, and used items are returned to the SPD what is receiving? unused or expired sterile items what is clean receiving? accepts used items to be reprocessed and is the beginning of the decontamination and reprocessing cycle wha...

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Central service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items, clean items, or sterile items. True or False True pg 9 The use of positive and negative air pressure in the CSD is designed to take the place of heating and cooling. True or False False Pg 13 Since modern CS departments are virtually risk free, CS Techs do not need to concerned with safety practices. True or False False Pg 16 ______ ectomy. A. To cut ______ ostomy. B. Su...

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