True or Nah?
Reusable items must be thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and disinfected/sterilized before they can be used again
True
1st area of SP workflow
Soled Area - Decontam
The removal of all visible and non-visable soil and any other foreign material from medical devices being processed.
Cleaning
MIS stands for:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Complex items do not require different reprocessing methods
False
3rd Area of SP workflow
Sterile Storage
To make safe by removing/reducing contamination by infectious organisms or harmful substances to an acceptable level.
Decontamination
PPE is known as:
Personal Protective Equipment
Since modern SPD's are virtually risk free, Sterile Processing Technicians need not be concerned with safety practices
False
2nd area of SP workflow (Name at least 2 names for this area)
Clean Area
Prep & Pack
Assembly Area
Process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, and spores are completely destroyed
Sterilization
OSHA stands for:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
As medical technologies advance SP techs will be required to keep up with advances
True
SPD workflow:
Soiled Area - Clean Processing Area - Sterile Storage
The Processing Cycle of SPD is:
Clean inspect assemble package
sterilize inspect store inspect
dispense
IFU stands for:
Instructions for Use