Decon
Items received in decontamination area:
Soiled
T.C. identification color:
Gold handles
Prefix hemi
Means half
Organization that issues regulations to ensure medical devices are safe:
FDA
Instruments that have a shiny surface
Mirror finish
When I soiled instrument is found during assembly, they should be sent back to decontam for this:
Re-cleaning
Used during joint surgery:
Arthroscopy instruments
Prefix Hypo
Below
FDA program for reporting device related problems
MedWatch
SPD Dress codes apply to:
Everyone
Used to breakdown fatty deposits:
Lipase enzymes
An index card is used to test these instruments:
Kerrisons & rongeurs
The process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms is called this:
Biocidal
Chemical indicators are these type of class devices
FDA class 2 devices
The absence of microorganisms that can cause disease:
Asepsis
Washer racks get inspected:
Daily
Provides a detailed list of instrument tray contents:
Count sheets
These types of muscles are consciously controlled and move only when we want them to
Skeletal muscles
This type of rinsing water quality is recommended in the manufacturer's instructions for use:
Critical water
Not acceptable sterilization packaging:
Canvas
When we're turning these items to a vendor, they should be cleaned and decontaminated first:
Loaned
Specific instruments that should be pressurized for proper inspection usually dark in color:
Pneumatic hoses
The lining of the uterus:
Endometrium
By outlining minimum levels of quality and safety, these provide consistency of departmental activities:
Healthcare regulations and standards
These rigid container parts should be removed from the lid & cleaned separately:
Retention plates