Chapter 1 Intro to Sterile Processing
The first step in the sterilization process is?
Cleaning
The system that gives the body shape and support?
The Skeletal
What organization sets standards for temperature and humidity parameters?
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170
Injuries or disorders of the nerves, tendons or joints are called?
Musculoskeletal Disorder
In a washer disinfector, the key source of disinfection is?
Water temperature
Using analytical skills to solve problems and make decision is a component of?
Employability
The tissue that acts as a cushion between bones to prevent them from rubbing together?
Cartilage
The abscence of microorganisms is called?
Asepsis
The best way to transport soiled instruments from the point of use?
Dedicated Soiled elevator/Dumbwaiter
How long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection?
Five to ten minutes
Healthcare associated infections HAI's are brought on by what day?
Infections that occur on day three of a hospitalization.
This yellowish liquid makes up 55% of blood?
Plasma
Hanwashing should be done for how many seconds?
20
Disposable sharps should be removed and placed in a?
Sharps Bin/Container
A chemical that kills most pathogenic organisms but not spores?
Disinfectant
To minimize exposure to Bloodborne pathogens and other contaminates SP technicians should wear?
PPE
This gland stimulates body growth?
Pituitary
The decontamination area should have what type of air flow?
Negative
Disposable items and linen should be removed at the?
Point of use
A process that uses heat that exceeds temperatures of over 250 degrees fahrenheit?
Steam Sterilization/Sterilization
SP workflow should move from?
Soiled to clean.
The throat is also called the?
Pharynx
What are the colors of biohazard containers, labels and signs?
Red/Orange
Tissue, body fat, blood and other bodily substances are examples of?
Gross Soil
Relating to the destruction of bacteria?
Bactericidal