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IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 1 (Complete) Questions and Answers
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IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION -CHAPTER 1 (Complete) Questions and
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CHAPTER 1 - TERMS - Answer -CHAPTER 1 - TERMS
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - Answer -A surgical procedure done in a manner that
causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula
using lasers, endoscopes or laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures, minimally
invasive procedures involve smaller incisions, less bleeding, smaller amounts of
anesthesia, less pain and minimal scarring.
Integrated delivery network (IDN) - Answer -A system of healthcare providers and
organizations that provides (or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to a
specific population.
Decontamination - Answer -To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by
infectious organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an
acceptable level.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Answer -A part of standard precautions for all
healthcare workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact
with blood and body fluid of any patient. PPE includes fluid fluid-resistant protective
clothing, disposable gloves, eye protection, face masks and shoe covers.
Instructions for Use (IFU) - Answer -Information provided by a device manufacturer that
provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the device.
Case cart system - Answer -An inventory control system for products/equipment
typically used in an Operating
Room that involves use of an enclosed or covered
cart generally prepared for one surgical case, and
not used for general supply replenishment.
Case cart - Answer -A cart prepared for an individual procedure. Case carts usually
contain all instruments, supplies and utensils needed for a specific procedure.
, Doctor's (Physician's) preference card - Answer -A document that identifies a
physician's needs (requests and preferences) for a specific medical procedure.
Preference cards usually contain information regarding the instruments, equipment,
supplies and utensils used by a specific physician. They may also include reminders for
the staff of the physician's preferences regarding patient draping, instruments and
supplies.
Case cart pull sheet (pick list) - Answer -A list of specific supplies, utensils and
instruments for a specific procedure. Central Service technicians use these lists to
assemble the items
needed for individual procedures.
Material Management department - Answer -The healthcare department responsible for
researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory (consumable supplies).
Standard precautions - Answer -Method of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk
of transmission of blood borne and other pathogens from both recognized and
unrecognized sources. It is the basic level of infection control to prevent transmission of
infectious organisms from contact with blood and all other body fluids to non-intact skin,
and mucous membranes. This standard applies to all patients, regardless of diagnosis
or presumed infectious status.
Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI) - Answer -An infection that is not present when a
patient is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. If the infection develops in a
patient on or after day three of admission to the hospital or healthcare facility, the
infection is referred to as a hospital-acquired or healthcare-associated infection.
Job description - Answer -A human resources tool that identifies
the major tasks performed by individuals in specific positions.
Certification - Answer -Association/industry recognition attained by individuals with
educational and/or work experience requirements who successfully complete an
examination process demonstrating their nowledge of pertinent, job-related subject
matter.
CHAPTER 1 - PRE-TEST - Answer -CHAPTER 1 - PRE-TEST
T - Text Reference Page 18. - Answer -Central Service Technicians practice resource
management when they control costs and reduce waste. T/F
T - Text Reference Page 9. - Answer -Central Service workflow can be divided into the
handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items, clean items and sterile items. T/F
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