Introduction to Sterile Processing
This is a list of specific supplies, utensils, and instruments for a specific procedure. SP technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for individual procedures.
What is a case cart pull sheet
(Pick list)
This prefix means under or beneath.
What is sub-.
This root word means skull.
What is cranio?
This suffix means surgical removal.
What is -ectomy.
This abbreviation means total hip arthorplasty.
What is a THA.
This is an infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a healthcare faciltiy.
What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
This prefix means before.
What is ante-.
This root word means uterus.
What id hyster.
This suffix means visual examination.
What is -oscopy.
This abbreviation means coronary artery bypass graft.
What is CABG.
This is a process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi are completely destroyed.
What is sterilization.
This prefix means half.
What is hemi-.
This root word means heart.
What is cardio.
This suffix means surgical restoration.
What is -plasty.
This abbreviation means total abdominal hysterectomy.
What is TAH.
This is to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level.
What is decontamination?
This prefix means across or through.
What is trans-.
This root word means nose.
What is rhino.
This suffix means record or image of.
What is -gram.
This abbreviation means closed reduction.
What is CR.
This is information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and/or process the device.
What are Instructions for Use (IFU).
This prefix means between.
What is inter-.
This root word means joint.
What is arthro.
This suffix means to create an opening.
What is -ostomy.
What is BMT.