Knowing your Numbers
What should the temperature and humidity readings be for Sterile Storage?
What is 66-75O F and 30-55% Humidity
What is the bacteria contained int eh BI test back for steam sterilization?
What is Geo Bacillus Sterethomophilus
What type of solution should be used to clean Orthopedic instruments?
What is an enzymatic?
What is the purpose of having exercise bands at your work station?
What is testing sharpness?
How many areas does a Sterile Processing Department need to function?
What is 4?
Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide are good from date opened for how many days?
What is 90 days
Microbiology is the study of _______________?
What is microorganisms?
What are gloves?
What are items that can be reused to diagnose and treat multiple patients?
What is Reusable Medical Equipment?
A person who will be responsible for ensuring that infectious diseases can't spread, through surgical tools.
What is a Sterile Processing Professional?
When conducting an eyewash station check, how long should the water run?
What is 15 minutes?
What is the most abundant and impactful microorganism found in the environment?
What is Bacteria?
What is under the water?
What can a patient acquire if an SPS employee does not follow each reprocessing step?
What is Health care-Associated Infections (HAIs)?
Hypochlorite solution is used as a strong antiseptic that kills most forms of bacteria and viruses.
What is Dakin solution?
What is the minimal temperature for a Gravity cycle?
What is 250o F
What is the best way to decrease the spread of microorganisms?
What is Handwashing?
Leaving instruments unprocessed for any period of time can lead to the development of ______________?
What is biofilm?
What two agencies are working together to develop best practieces?
What is the FDA and AAMI?
Packaging material must allow the sterilant to contact the device so it can be opened in the operating room, without causing contamination upon removal.
What is aspectically?
How is sterility assurance level (SAL) defined after sterilization?
What is 10-6?
What are the four modes of transferring microorganisms?
What is direct contact, indirect contact, droplet and airborne?
What are the three levels of decontamination?
What is cleaning, disinfection and sterilization?
When validate data is presented for reprocessing methods and instructions for clearance.
What is a 510(k)?
What is a biological indicator