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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 Verified 2024
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STERILE PROCESSING FINAL EXAM STUDYGUIDE CHAPTERS 1-23 Verified 2024
____ ____ are tested with an index card at least 5 times. ______ should be tested using
3"x 5" index cards. - ANSWER--Bone cutters
-Rongeurs
_______ likes cold temperatures, ______ likes moderate temperatures, and _______
likes warm temperatures. - ANSWER--Psychrophiles
-Mesophiles
-Thermophiles
3-sink setup - ANSWER-1. Wash sink-water and detergent
2. Intermediate rinse sink- plain deionized water
3. Final rinse sink- deionized water
AAMI - ANSWER-Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
Develops recommended practices and standards.
Aeration - ANSWER-A process in which a device is actively subjected to moving air.
Amylase - ANSWER-Enzymes that break down starches.
ANSI - ANSWER-American National Standards Institute. Standards are submitted to
ANSI for approval, such as AAMI.
Any items brought in by the vendors should be kept in the __________. - ANSWER-
Breakout area
AORN - ANSWER-Association of Operating Room Nurses. Dedicated to providing
optimal care to the surgical patient.
APIC - ANSWER-Association for professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of infections
and related outcomes.
Asepsis - ANSWER-The absence of microorganisms tat cause disease.
Aseptic Technique - ANSWER-Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or
breaks the chain of infection.
At 270 degrees, pressure should be at least ______. - ANSWER--27 psi
At what length should fingernails be maintained and y? - ANSWER-1/4" or less because
they may harbor microorganisms.
, Bacteria are often classified by their what? - ANSWER--Shape
-Color change
-Need for oxygen
Biomed Techs perform periodical or scheduled safety inspections established by
________. - ANSWER--Joint Commission
Bowie Dick Test - ANSWER-AKA Residual Air Removal test, must be ran everyday to
check the efficiency of the sterilizers air removal system during the pre-vac cycle to
detect inadequate air removal or air leaks in the chamber.
CDC - ANSWER-Centers for Disease Control. Federal agency that issues infection
control guidelines.
Cells reproduce by a phase called ______. - ANSWER-Mitosis.
Chelating agent - ANSWER-Chemicals that hold hard water minerals in solution and
prevent soaps or detergents from reacting with minerals.
Chemical Indicator vs Class 5 integrator ? - ANSWER--CI reacts to one or more
parameter.
-Class 5 monitors all critical parameters.
Conduction - ANSWER-Heat transfer from one part of an item to another.
Conductivity - ANSWER-A measurement of the ability of water to carry an electric
current.
Convection - ANSWER-Heat transfer from one point to another as gas or liquid
circulates.
D-Value - ANSWER-The amount of time required to kill 90% of the microorganisms
present.
Decontamination - ANSWER-Physically or chemically render instruments or equipment
that may be contaminated with harmful micro organisms to make it safe to handle.
DOT - ANSWER-Department of Transportation. Federal agency that regulates labeling
and containment of hazardous waste, biohazard items and minimally processed items
for transport.
Due to the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, healthcare facilities are required to report
events to the FDA and manufacturer within ___ working days. - ANSWER-10
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