IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 1 (Complete) Questions And Answers 2024.
CHAPTER 1 - TERMS - correct answer. CHAPTER 1 - TERMS
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct answer. A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the pati...
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct 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) - correct answer. A system of healthcare providers
and organizations that provides (or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services
to a specific population.
Decontamination - correct 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) - correct 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) - correct answer. Information provided by a device
manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the
device.
Case cart system - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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) - correct 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 - correct answer. The healthcare department
responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory (consumable
supplies).
Standard precautions - correct 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) - correct 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 - correct answer. A human resources tool that identifies
the major tasks performed by individuals in specific positions.
Certification - correct 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.
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