Sterilization Processes
This step of reprocessing Semi-critical items such as endoscopes is the most important and its effectiveness can vary based on a number of factors, including pre-cleaning prior to SPS arrival, the type of device, the design of the device, the person performing this step, the amount of time spent , and the site where this step is being performed.
What is the manual cleaning step or process
What is the first step in scope reprocessing?
What is End-User bedside cleaning or pre-cleaning?
Definition of MEC
What is Minimum Effective Concentration
Proper terminology for putting on and removing PPE
What is Donning and Doffing?
"Hyperglycemia" refers to? A. Malignant tumor B. tissue death of an artery C. High blood sugar D. Enlargement of the heart
What is C. High Blood Sugar?
When an item in the OR requires Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) and it is a defined emergency and no other option is available. Whether OR or SPS staff perform IUSS, what is the first step and where MUST it take place?
What is manual cleaning with an enzymatic solution in the decontamination area of SPS?
The "Super Bug" blamed approximately 5 years ago for both sickening and killing many people in the United States (No VHA hospitals were affected) is associated with these model type endoscopes?
What is the Olympus TJF 160 and 180 models
Definition of ATP
What is Adenosine Triphosphate
Definition of IAHCSMM
What is International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Dermopathy " is a(n): A. skin disease B. inflammation of the liver C. fluid-filled sack D. inflammation of a joint
What is A. Skin Disease
This endoscope reprocessing step can reduce damage and repair costs and decrease the potential for patient infection or injury that might result from use of an endoscope that is not completely sealed.
What is the Leak Test
This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides procedures for the decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), and/or sterilization of critical and semi-critical reusable medical instruments and equipment and storage of items reprocessed in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities.
What is VHA 1116(2) Sterile Processing Service
__________ is an example of a fungus? Is it . A. pneumonia B. tuberculosis C. athlete's foot or is it D. herpes simplex type 2?
What is C. Athletes Foot?
These types of materials should not be included inside or outside of packages to be sterilized using hydrogen peroxide gas sterilization.
What are cellulose-based products
Definition of ICARE
What is Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence — define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those we serve.
Type of liquid chemical used to sterilize instruments in the Medivator which is our VA's Automatic Endoscopic Reprocessor (AER)?
What is Paracetic acid?
The surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum and/or the small bones of the middle ear A. tympanoplasty B. myringoplasty C. stapedectomy D. auditory implantation
What is A. Tympanoplasty
This condensed or diffused liquid can impact the effectiveness of some gaseous chemical sterilization methods and can cause cycle cancellation
What is excess moisture or "water"
What is the definition of the NPOSP?
What is National Program Office for Sterile Processing?
Name all members and position title of the QUAD at VASNHCS? Who currently is VASNHCS's acting director while the current director Lisa Howard is acting VISN 21 director?
Who is Lisa Howard-Director, Jack Smith- Associate Director, Dr. Ivan Correa- Chief of Staff, Charles Benninger- Associate Director PCS/Nurse Executive?
Who is Charles Benninger- Associate Director PCS/Nurse Executive?
The surgical removal of a specified part of the body.
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