Lets Talk Dirty
Decon has what type of air pressure:
Negative
Instruments that have a shiny surface
Mirror finish
The process or ability to kill or control the growth of living organisms is called this:
Biocidal
Always check the insulation coating for nicks & cuts on these instruments:
What is a Laparoscopic Forcep?
Organization that issues regulations to ensure medical devices are safe:
FDA
One Disinfectant that is part of the Halogen Family:
What is Chlorine or Iodophors?
Left over residue on instruments:
Bioburden or Biofilm
Used during joint scope surgery:
Arthroscopy instruments
Term for the lining of the uterus:
Endometrium
These rigid container parts should always be removed from the lid & cleaned separately:
Retention plates
This provides a "grocery list" to pull Case Carts for daily surgical cases:
What is a Pick Sheet/List or Doctors Preference Card?
The third sink in a three bay sink system is for rinsing with this type of water:
What is Critical water?
Leak Testing is performed as a first step for these types of scopes:
What are Flexible Endoscopes?
The medical term/suffix meaning "to Suture":
What is -rrhaphy?
The book says this material is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging:
Canvas
Robotic instruments contain these:
What are Wires/Cables?
QUATS are this level of chemical disinfection:
What is Low/LLD?
Hoses that should be pressurized for proper inspection, usually dark in color:
Pneumatic Hoses
>>R.O.<< Critical Water stands for:
What is Reverse Osmosis?
These outline healthcare minimum levels of quality and safety, "Laws & Best Practices":
Regulations & Standards
SPD workers should NEVER place this type of pack inside of an instrument set for sterilization:
What is a peel pack?
What does LCS disinfection stand for:
Liquid Chemical Sterilant
Steam sterilizer wrapping material that is already double layered is also known as this term: (HINT: Not Sequential)
What is Simultaneous?
These types of muscles are consciously controlled and move only when we want them to:
Skeletal muscles
ANSI/AAMI ST91:2021 States, "that HLD is the minimum biocidal requirements for ___________":
What are Endoscopes?
Devices categorized as Semi-Critical must at least undergo ___________ prior to use:
What is HLD?