Critical reprocessing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IAHCSMM CER Progress Test (Mix of all 4) Specific tasks to be done, time horizons for these tasks, and resource allocation are all part of an effective: A. Preventive maintenance program B. Leak testing policy C. Action Plan D. All the above - D Quality management measures for endoscopes include repair cost per procedure for each endoscope. A. True B. False - A When receiving a loaned endoscope that is made by a different manufacturer than what the facility uses, competencies d...

Basics of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing All Answers Correct 1. What ensures that patient care is not negatively impacted in healthcare settings? - Answer: Effective reprocessing of flexible endoscopes is critical. ️ 2. What does the field of ethics involve? - Answer: Ethics pertains to adhering to accepted professional conduct standards. ️ 3. Which ethical principle does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) address? - Answer: It focuses on maintaining confi...

The process by which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called (A) emergency sterilization. (B) immediate use steam sterilization. (C) core sterilization. (D) rapid reprocessing. B Items to be disinfected or sterilized at the point of use must be (A) properly cleaned per Manufacturer's Instructions for Use. (B) semi-critical devices. (C) non-critical devices. (D) heat sensitive. A The best way to transport items that have been processed using immed...

CNOR Disinfection and Sterilization Questions and Complete answers 2023/2024 Categories of items to be reprocessed for sterilization - correct answer critical, semicritical, and noncritical Critical reprocessing - correct answer items that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system. Sterility may be achieved by physical or chemical processes Spaulding classification system (1968) - correct answer classification system for preparing instruments etc, for patient use Microorganis...

Which of the following agencies regulates clearances for glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants? - OSHA - CDC - EPA - FDA - correct answer FDA Which agency is responsible for employee health and safety at work? - EPA - FDA - CDC - OSHA - correct answer OSHA Recommended practices are: - Statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts - ...

Sterile Processing CBSPD Test Certification Exam Decontamination Area - CORRECT ANSWER-Where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs. Preparation and Packaging Area - CORRECT ANSWER-where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged. Sterilization Area - CORRECT ANSWER-where terminal sterilization is performed. Sterile Storage Area - CORRECT ANSWER-where sterile item...

Periop 101 Final Exam Questions with correct Answers Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the OR? a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture...

CBSPD Practice Exam 1 Which of the following agencies regulates clearances for glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants? - OSHA - CDC - EPA - FDA - correct answer FDA Which agency is responsible for employee health and safety at work? - EPA - FDA - CDC - OSHA - correct answer OSHA Recommended practices are: - Statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts - Principles, laws, or rules designed to govern behavior - Documents tha...

Antiseptic - correct answer-Chemical used to remove microorganisms from tissue Bacteriostatic - correct answer-Chemical agent capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria Bioburden - correct answer-Number of live bacterial colonies on a surface before it is sterilized Contaminated - correct answer-Surface or tissue that has been in contact with a microorganism Cleaning - correct answer-Removal of blood, body fluids, and dirt and organic debris (bioburden) Decontamination - correct answer...

CBSPD Practice Exam with accurate solution Which of the following agencies regulates clearances for glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants? - OSHA - CDC - EPA - FDA - FDA Which agency is responsible for employee health and safety at work? - EPA - FDA - CDC - OSHA - OSHA Recommended practices are: - Statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts - Principles, laws, or rules designed to govern behavior - Documents that refle...