CRCST Exam Prep Practice Exercise 3 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
10 views 0 purchase
Course
CRCST
Institution
CRCST
CRCST Exam Prep Practice Exercise 3 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCRCST Exam Prep Practice Exercise 3 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCRCST Exam Prep Practice Exercise 3 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCRCST Exam Prep Practice Exercise 3 Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Acid based etchin...
Acid based etching - ANSWER-Can be used to mark instruments by the
instrument real air vendor or by purchasing a kit. Is semipermanent and Can
be buffed off. Uses a stencil, solution, and electricity.
Acincetobacter - ANSWER-Found in soil. Causes pneumonia and serious blood
or wound infections. Can be resistant to many of today's antibiotics.
Transmitted by person to person contact or by contact with contaminated
surfaces.
American national standards institute (ANSI) - ANSWER-Voluntary org that
enhances the global competitiveness and quality of life by promoting
standards and ensuring integrity.
Centers for disease control (CDC) - ANSWER-Voluntary org that promotes
health by preventing and controlling disease.
,Chain of infection - ANSWER-1. Causative agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Mode of transmission
5. Portal of entry
6. Susceptible host
Class I Medical Devices - ANSWER-These devices are considered high risk.
Angstrom (Å) - ANSWER-A unit used to measure the length of light waves.
The most lethal light is ultraviolet light in the range of 2537.
Association for professionals in infection control and epidemiology (APIC) -
ANSWER-Voluntary international org dedicated to the prevention and control
of infection and related outcomes.
Association for the advancement of medical instrumentation (AAMI) -
ANSWER-Voluntary org that is considered one of the major resources for
healthcare guidelines.
, Association of periOperative registered nurses (AORN) - ANSWER-Voluntary
org that develops nationally recognized guidelines for periOperative settings.
Austenitic - ANSWER-300 series stainless steel that is non-magnetic and
cannot be heat hardened (soft) and is more susceptible to corrosion.
Basic steps to reprocess flexible endoscopes - ANSWER-1. Precleaning
2. Leak test (wet vs. dry)
3. Cleaning
4. HLD/sterilization
5. Drying
6. Storing
Carbapenum resistant enterobacteriacae - ANSWER-Family of germs that are
very difficult to treat because they have high levels of resistance to
antibiotics. Examples include klebsiella and E. cold and are a normal part of
the human gut bacteria. These infections have been associated with devices
such as endoscopes, ventilators, urinary catheters, and intravenous
catheters. Can contribute to death in up to 50% of patients who become
infected.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NursingTutor1. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
