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Question - answer Answer
What states that All patient information is highly confidential and
should NEVER be discussed with anyone at any time unless it is
required for the direct care of the patient? - answer HIPPA
This process is defined by AAMI as the removal of contamination
from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for
the intended use. - answer cleaning
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture scissors,
forceps, osteotomes, and chisels? - answer 400 series
What type of material is used the most in the manufacturing of
surgical instrumentation? - answer stainless steel
What is the proper order of how work progresses through the CSPD?
- answer Decontam, Prep and pack, sterilizer, sterile storage
What is defined as microorganisms on a contaminated item? -
answer Bioburden
What type of stainless steel is used to manufacture basins, bowls,
and malleable retractors? - answer 300 series
,The two steps in the process of decontamination? - answer manual
cleaning and thermal process
As defined by OSHA what is defined as "the use of physical or
chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy blood borne
pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no
longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface
of - answer decontamination
A Sales Rep brings in a new Stryker Drill for Dr Bridwell to try during
a total hip procedure. What is the first step that should be taken? -
answer Ask for written instructions.
The temperature in the decontamination department: - answer 60°-
65° F
Sharps in the decontamination department should be confined and
contained in what type of leak proof container? - answer
impervious
After thoroughly cleaning a contaminated item the most important
step in the decontamination process is to _____________ the item. -
answer rinsed
Humidity level in a CS department should be kept at what percent? -
answer 30-60%
Instruments in the OR that are just opened but not used still have to
go through the decontam process, only when? - answer every time
and always considered contaminated
, What is the groups or collections of microorganisms that adhere to
the surface of any object that comes into contact with nonsterile
water? - answer biofilms
What when used in small amounts is extremely corrosive to surgical
instruments, and it's use in the decontamination process is
prohibited? - answer bleach
A pH level of 7 is considered? - answer neutral
Instruments should never be stored _________________, and all
instruments should be sterilized as soon as possible after cleaning. -
answer wet
The air pressure in the decontamination department should be
what? - answer negative
How many air exchanges per hour is the decontamination
department suppose to have? - answer 10
How often is the temperature and humidity levels suppose to be
documented? - answer daily
What forms a protective slimy film on top of water and on
instruments during the decontamination process? - answer biofilms
A pH level of below 7 is considered? - answer acidic
Items that have been presoaked or treated must be ____________
thoroughly before further cleaning, because the presoaking or
treatment agent may not be compatible with the detergents used
for cleaning. - answer rinsed
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