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Ethylene Oxide gas kills microorganisms by a process called - ANSWER -Alkylation What is the process where a chromium oxide layer is placed on a surgical instrument - ANSWER -Passivation What are the dark black Craters on a stainless steel instrument called - ANSWER -Pitting What is the enzyme that breaks down fatty deposits like bone marrow and adipose tissue? - ANSWER -Lipase What lubricant is recommended for use on surgical instruments? - ANSWER -Water-based What can be used to...

Cleaning with detergent. -ANSWER - What is the first step in the decon process? Disinfection -ANSWER - According to OSHA, what means are used to inactivate blood borne pathogens? Decontamination -ANSWER - The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for intended use is defined as: Bio burdens -ANSWER - Micro organisms on contaminated items are generally referred to as: To avoid extra condensation and difficulty drying. -ANSWER - Why is t...

Define Cleaning - ANSWER -"the removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use" Define Decontamination - ANSWER -"the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy BBP on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal" Donning PPE (order) - ANSWER -*Head cover already on* 1. Shoe...

If the steam pressure is too low for the set temperature - ANSWER -Superheating can occur Wet steam can cause - ANSWER -Wet packs AAMI recommends that the temperature in the sterilization area be: - ANSWER -68-73 degrees AAMI recommends that the humidity is the sterilization area be - ANSWER -30%-60% The recommended ventilation in the sterilization are is—— air exchanges per hour under positive pressure - ANSWER -10 AAMI recommends that the temperature in the sterilizer access...

The process by which all forms of microbial life are destroyed is - ANSWER -Sterilzation The sterilizer's heat-sensing thermometer is located in the: - ANSWER -Drain line In non-tabletop steam sterilizers, where are PCDs placed to present the greatest challenge? - ANSWER -Over drain The 3 parameters for steam sterilization are - ANSWER -Steam pressure, time, temperature Which of the following is the minimum exposure time for wrapped goods in a prevac steam cycle at 275 deg F? - ANSW...

SDS - ANSWER -provide health and safety hazard and risk info on chemicals traffic flow of spd - ANSWER -decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization and sterile storage EPA - ANSWER -approve disinfectants used on floors and walls in the sterile processing department department authority relationships - ANSWER -organizational chart in health care facility that outline clean to dirty - ANSWER -workflow hair coverings are required - ANSWER -in all areas of spd decontaminati...

Cotton gauze cannot be used in which sterilization process? - ANSWER -Low temperature gas plasma. Supplies contaminated with blood and body fluids that require sterilization should be... - ANSWER -cleaned, dried and passed on to the processing area for assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Which of the following items MUST be sterilized with an accompanying biological indicator? - ANSWER -Implants. If a technician's skin is exposed to liquid ethylene oxide, what should the technician...

Plastic sterilization bags are generally used package... - ANSWER -respiratory therapy items. When using the sequential wrapping method... - ANSWER -apply one wrapper followed by a second one. Surgical grade instruments, if properly cared for, usually last longer than floor grade instruments because they have a... - ANSWER -passivation layer. If the operating room requests instruments for an emergency ruptured aortic aneurysm, the technician should send... - ANSWER -major vascular instr...

Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry B. It came help with storage C. Easier to carry D. None of the above - ANSWER -A. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry Which of the following best describe the overall role of the CB/SPD A. To help Nurse prepare for patients B. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care C. Specialized portable devices D. None of the above - ANSWER ...

What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? - ANSWER -60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? - ANSWER -10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? - ANSWER -68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? - ANSWER -68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35% The main r...