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MedCerts - Sterile Processing (2) Questions and Answers
MedCerts - Sterile Processing (2) Questions and Answers
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MedCerts - Sterile Processing (2)Questions and Answers
1.5 times - ANSWER-When marking instruments with tape for identification, how many
times should the CST wrap the tape around the instrument?
68-73 F - ANSWER-What is the room temperature range for the prep and pack area?
check the collar at the distal tip - ANSWER-Which is the first step to inspect the
insulation of a laparoscopic instrument?
clean and decontaminate - ANSWER-Which of the following should the CST know to be
true about loaner items before returning them to the lender?
contaminated - ANSWER-Any items used in patient care should be considered
__________
Create a pack that meets the user's needs - ANSWER-Which of the following should the
CST know to be the first goal of creating an instrument pack?
damaged light fibers - ANSWER-What does it mean when dark areas are seen on the
lens of endoscope during inspection?
decontaminate before use - ANSWER-What is required of loaner instruments?
In the clean assembly area prior to assembly - ANSWER-When does testing of the
laparoscopic insulation take place?
IUSS (Immediate-Use-Steam Sterilization - ANSWER-previously called Flash
Sterilization
designed for processing an item at the point of patient care when there is a need for
immediate use
not to be used for heat sensitive item
Low-Temperature Process - ANSWER-alternative to IUSS for heat sensitive items
paper-to-plastic - ANSWER-How should paper/plastic pouches be arranged in the
sterilizer?
Point-of-Use Processing - ANSWER-when a device is being used in a procedure or
surgery is processed near the patient care area immediately before reuse
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