Every sterilization cycle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Soiled instruments and other items are received in the are of Central Sterile A) Preparation B) Packaging C) Decontamination D) Sterilization - Answer: Decontamination is the first step in the sterilization process C) Testing D) Cleaning - Answer: Cleaning Central Service Techs must wear special attire referred to as to minimize their exposure to blood borne pathogens and other contaminants A) PPE B) OSHA C) TPA D) CDC - Answer: PPE Instrument sets and other required instrumentation n...

Leak Testing should be performed: - Answer--After point-of-use cleaning -Before manual cleaning -After every procedure Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: - Answer-Reduce repair costs Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: - Answer-Endoscope damage When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment reprocessor (AER) be tested for the minimum effective concentration (MEC): - Answer-Before each use All flexibl...

Largest organ of the body - Skin One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - Bacteria An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other germs - Microscope A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - Pathogen Infection transmitted from one person to another - Communicable Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - Streptococci Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria tha...

1) A client and her partner ask the nurse for information about permanent contraception. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the counseling? a. Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible b. A woman should use contraception for 1-2 months after a tubal ligation c. A man is usually sterile immediately after a vasectomy d. The menstrual cycle is shorter after a tubal ligation 2) A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome...

CER Review Questions Leak Testing should be performed: - -After point-of-use cleaning -Before manual cleaning -After every procedure Early detection of endoscope damage can protect the patient and: - Reduce repair costs Inadequate work space in the endoscope work area can be a cause of: - Endoscope damage When should the high-level disinfectant solution in an automated equipment reprocessor (AER) be tested for the minimum effective concentration (MEC): - Before each use All f...

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM (A, B & C) 2019 -70 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM (A, B & C) 2019 -70 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS –Form A 1) A client and her partner ask the nurse for information about permanent contraception. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the counseling? a. Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible b. A woman should use contraception for 1-2 months after a tubal ...

SUR 102 Final Practice Test 181 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following diseases is NOT a form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy? a. toxic shock b. mad cow c. Creutzfeldt-Jakob d. scrapie - CORRECT ANSWER A. which term means the number of microbes or amount of organic debris on an object at any given time? a. asepsis b. infection c. bioburden d. sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER C. Which of the following chemicals is a high-level disinfectant when items are...

ATI Proctored Exam Maternal Newborn CMS 2023 |REAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | NEW!! 1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion). Which of thefollowing statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "premenstrual tension will no longer be present." B. "Ovulation will remain the same." C. "Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure." D ."My monthly menstrual period will be shorter...

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency FDA - Food and Drug Administration Field of Practice - Field of body modification. Including: tattooing, body piercing, electrolysis, dermal implanting or scarification High level disinfectant - Chemical agent registered with the EPA which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity Instruments - Equipment used during tattooing services, including but not limited to needles and tubes Tattoo license - Good for one year, becomes inactive on last day of th...

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM A, B & C 2019 - 70 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS - LATEST REVISED GUIDE. Women & Newborn Health ATI –Form A 1) A client and her partner ask the nurse for information about permanent contraception. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the counseling? a. Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible b. A woman should use contraception for 1-2 months after a tubal ligation c. A man is usually sterile immedi...