DECONTAM
When entering decontam, what 5 items must you don
shoe covers, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, gloves
What are our Standard Cycle parameters for Steam Sterilization
270/4/35
When you Take your time looking efficiently, you are being what animal
TURTLE
The term “otomy” means _____
cut in
Who is the current CEO of Enloe
Mike Wiltermood
Before beginning your shift you must perform what
surgical hand scrub
Why is decontamination and sterilization so important
Prevents HAIs
What is the most commonly used surgical instrument
#3 Knife Handle
The term “itis” means ______
inflammation
Who is the founder of Enloe Medical Center
Dr. Newton Thomas Enloe, 1913
What is the relative humidity range for decontam?
30-60%
After a major sterilizer repair, it is necessary to run _____ followed by _________
3 biologicals, followed by 3 bowie dicks
What is the most common mistake made in sterile processing
not cleaning the instruments correctly
The term “scopy” means _______
visual examination
2
ANSI/AAMI recommends that the manual cleaning solution be changed how often
after each use (because the detergents are not microbicidal)
Peel packed items should be place on the sterilizer vertically or horizontally
Vertically, paper to plastic
All storage should be how many inches below the sprinkle head
18"
The term “hemi” means _____
half
How many years in a row has Enloe been ranked in the top 250 best hospitals in the United States for overall clinical excellence?
3
Scrubbing instruments should take place ________ the water line
below (to prevent splashing and damage to the instrument)
True or False: Correct color change in the sterilization tape proves that the item is sterile
false, it shows that the item was exposed to the correct amount of steam/temperature needed for sterilization, but it does not prove that the item is sterile
What is the minimum amount of air changes per hour for sterile storage
4
The term “ectomy” means ______
removal of
Which department at Enloe has the coolest employees?