Decontamination
Where does point-of-use treatment begin?
In the OR
What is the functional center of the cell?
The nucleus
What does "plasty" mean?
Surgical Repair
What are 3 things that you might see in decontamination area?
Sinks, cleaning brushes, detergents, enzymatic cleaners, lubrication, gloves, gowns, masks, bonnet, shoe covers, and so much more!
You should always wear this when you are in the decontamination area
PPE or Personal Protective Equipment
What is it called when you have to process something immediately?
Turnover/Turnaround
Which system provides the body with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide?
Respiratory System
What are the word elements in order?
Prefix, Root & Suffix
Rigid, Semi-Rigid, & Flexible
What testing material is used to test scissors 4'5" or longer?
Red Testing Material
What should you never receive in the decontamination area?
Sharps
What is the outer covering of a cell that regulates what enters and leaves it?
Cell membrane
What does "colo" mean?
Colon
What does HLD stand for?
High Level Disinfection
What is point of use treatment?
OR sprays enzymatic solution on instrumentation before it comes down to decontamination.
You must use this to clean any lumened instrument
Brushes
What are the 3 anatomical planes?
Transverse, Coronal, and Sagittal
What does "hemi" mean?
Half
MEC testing is required after ___________ have been HLD?
Endoscopes
What should be placed in every instrument set or pack?
Internal Chemical Indicator
Where should delicate instruments be placed?
Special containers, or on top of heavier instruments
What are the four primary tissues of the body?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Nervous
What type of instrumentation does an ACL procedure require?
Orthopedic Instrumentation
What type of cabinet is essential when hanging up a clean endoscope ?
Drying Cabinet
What helps break down the bioburden on instrumentation?
Enzymatic Solution