microbiology
used to measure microoganisms
Microns
Label with a _______ _______ on the plastic side of the peel pack?
Non-toxic Marker
109-140 degrees
What is the average temperature of a enzymatic cleaners?
hardest part of a hinged instrument to clean
What is the box lock?
Why are peel packs used?
visibility of an item is important
infectious proteins
What are Prions
the part that controls the function of a clamp
What is finger rings
utility and critical
What are the types of water used?
Leak proof/puncture proof container, closed cart, tote bin, solid bottom sterilization container or impervious bag. Labeled Biohazard
What are the ways to transport dirty instruments?
satin, shiny and ebonized
What are the finishes of instruments?
3 thing bacteria needs to live.
what is warmth, food, water, oxygen, alkaline pH, waste elimination
you refer to this when you need help processing an item or forget a step in the process
What is manufacturers instructions(IFU)
removal of contamination from an item for further reprocessing
What is cleaning?
self retaining
hand held
table
What are the types of retractors?
What are the ways for friction to occur?
manually, automated washer, and ultra sonic
red-pink
What isgram positive bacteria?
envelope fold and square fold
What are the most common ways to wrap an item?
____________ is the most important step in decon and ________________ is the most important step in cleaning.
What is cleaning and rinsing.
verified on a regular basis for consistency
What does JC say about the verification of cleanliness?
must not permit blood or other infectious materials to pass through or reach the employees cloths, undergarments, skin, eyes, mouth or mucous membranes.
What does OSHA say about PPE?
What type of wrapper material is compatible with hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization method?
Tyvek
use of physical or chemical means to remove inactivate or destroy blood borne pathogens on something to the point they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles.
What is Decontamination?
verify a load is subject to the sterilization process?
What is Chemical monitoring?
Germany or USA
What are the countries of origin for stainless steal used to make surgical instruments?