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What are 3 important reasons why the preparation process should begin in the user
department during point-of-use preparation? - ✔✔1.) point-of use- preparation helps
prolong the life of instruments because over time blood and saline cane break down the
devices protective finish.
2.) Dry soil and debris especially in instruments with lumens are much more difficult to remove
than moist soil and debris
3.) soil and excess moisture promote the formation of biofilm colonies (biofilm is highly
resistant to cleaning chemicals) so removing the biofilm is essential.
A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony. The
colony produces a protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate with detergents and
disinfectants. - ✔✔Biofilm
The proper care and handling of instruments and equipment is the responsibility of who? -
✔✔everyone who comes in contact with the instruments
How do you properly complete point-of-use? - ✔✔1.) remove gross soil from instruments
while wearing correct PPE while preparing for transfer
2.) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for Point-of-use cleaning, ex.) flexible endoscope
manufacture suggests water and enzymatic solution be suctioned.
3.) Separate reusable sharps from other instruments and place reusable needles and cutting
edges in a separate container to reduce risk of injury
4.) Separate reusable linen and make sure no instruments are stuck to the linen
,5.) remove disposable components, such as blades disposable tubing and canisters in
BIOHAZARD bin
6.) open hinged instruments and disassemble multi-part instruments and place instruments in
the appropriate instruments tray. (Place heavy instruments on bottom and lighter on top) and
be careful with scopes and cords.
7.) keep items together for transportation to CS department if items are separated or left
behind reassemble will be delaye
What is it called when instruments are put on priority processing to use for another case? -
✔✔Turn Over/ Turn Around
When transporting contaminated items what type of carts should be used? - ✔✔Closed cart.
VS. cart cart with shelves on bottom (to prevent drips)
While picking up contaminated items on rounds what should be worn to handle these items? -
✔✔Gloves then remove them and wash hands
Recommended practices for contaminated item transport are provided by? - ✔✔1.)
"Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation" (AAMI)
2.) and Procedures should reflect (OSHA) regulations and
3.) additional info can be obtained from "Association for preoperative registered nurse" (ARON)
Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances is called? - ✔✔gross soil
, The removal of all visible and non-visible soil and other foreign material from medical devices
is? - ✔✔Cleaning
The location within a healthcare facility designated for the collection, retention and cleaning of
soiled and/or contaminated items. - ✔✔Decontamination area
The ventilation system in decontamination should allow for no less than? - ✔✔10 air
exchanges per + negative pressure
What should the temperature be in decontamination? - ✔✔60 F and 65 F (16c and 18c)
Why is low temp needed in decontamination? - ✔✔1.) so that the CS workers wearing fluid-
resistant attire won't get hot
2.) prevents growth of microorganisms
Amount of water vapor in the atmosphere; expressed as a percentage of the total amount of
vapor the atmosphere could hold without condensation. - ✔✔relative humidity
What should relative humidity range from? - ✔✔30% to 60%
What is one key element in the cleaning process in decontamination? - ✔✔Lighting
Traffic in decontamination should be restricted to? - ✔✔Personal working in there and
access should be controlled
Where should emergency eye washer/shower be placed in decontamination? - ✔✔So that
they are accessible within 10 seconds or 30 meters
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