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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONWhat is Central Service ? Correct answer- Centralized distribution of supplies to all customers in the hospital.
What is the Central Service One Way Work Flow ? Correct answer- -Decontamination (soiled)
-Preparation, Packaging, Sterilization (clean)
-Sterile Storage (sterile)
What is the purpose of a One Way Work Flow ? Correct answer- To prevent cross contamination.
Decontamination Correct 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 Correct answer- Air flows into a room from other surrounding areas, pressure is less than other adjacent areas.
Positive Air Pressure Correct answer- Maintains air flow out of a room, this helps with keeping all dust particles and microorganisms out.
Standard Precautions Correct answer- Treat everyone and everything as infected /contaminated.
Job Description Correct answer- Define and communicate job duties and requirements in organization.
Nosocomial Infection Correct 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. Correct answer-
-64-72 degrees F
-35-70%
-2 Hours Superheating Correct 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 ______. Correct answer- -12x12x20
-12 lbs
-7.2 lbs
What is a wet pack? Correct answer- Containers with moisture after the sterilization process is complete.
What are the 2 flat wrapping techniques and the 2 folds? Correct answer- -Sequential
-Simultaneous
-Square Fold
-Envelope Fold
Wrapped pans of instruments should not exceed ____ in weight. Correct answer- 16 lbs
What is the maximum weight for containerized instrument sets recommended by AAMI/ANSI? Correct answer- 25 lbs
Wrapped basin sets should not exceed _____. Correct answer- 7 lbs
Sterility (time-related) Correct answer- Package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached.
Sterility (event-related) Correct 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. Correct 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. Correct 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 ____. Correct answer- - 64-75 degrees F
- 75%
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