Instrument
This instrument is used to clamp blood vessels during surgery.
What is a hemostat
What is the minimum requirement before placing an instrument into a sterilizer?
What is clean and inspect the instrument
What is the first step after receiving contaminated instrument ?
What is sorting and rinsing according to facility policy
Why are hinged instruments sterilized in the open position?
What is to allow the steam to contact all surface
What document is used to verify the correct supplies for a surgical procedure?
What is a preference card or pick sheet.
This instrument is commonly used to cut tissue and sutures
What are mayo scissors
Which sterilization method uses steam under pressure?
What is steam sterilization
What type of water is recommended for the final rinse?
What is treated or deionized water?
Why should heavy instruments be placed on the bottom of the trays?
what is to protect delicate instruments from being damaged
Before sending a case cart to the OR, what should always be verified?
What is that all requested supplies and instruments are complete and accurate
This forceps has teeth and is used to grasp tough tissue
What is Adson forceps with teeth
What is the purpose of a biological indicator?
What is to verify the sterilization process killed microorganism
What should be done with instruments that have dried blood or bioburden before cleaning?
What is keeping them moist using an approved enzymatic spray
( True or False )
All instruments should be lubricated with surgical milk when recommended by the manufacturer?
What is True
If you discover an item is unavailable while building a case cart, what should you do?
What is notify the OR charge nurse immediately
( True of False)
Damaged instruments should still be assembled if they function?
What is False
( True or False )
Flash sterilization should be used for convenience?
What is False
What information should you verify before placing instruments into the ultrasonic?
What are the manufacturer's instructions for use
( IFU )
Before wrapping a tray, what should be verified about the chemical indicator?
What is the correct chemical indicator has been placed inside the tray
What is its clean, in good condition and properly labeled
This instrument is commonly used to grasp sponges during surgery and skin prep?
What are sponge sticks or ring forceps
( Daily Double )
Name the 3 types of monitoring used is sterilization?
What are mechanical, chemical, and biological
Why should instruments with lumens be flushed during the cleaning process?
What is remove blood, tissue, and debris from the inside of the instrument
Why are instrument count sheets important during assembly?
What is to ensure the correct instruments are present
( Daily Double )
Why are case carts typically organized in the order items will be needed during surgery?
What is to reduce delays in the OR