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This tells the primary meaning of a word
What is root word element
Knowing the difference between right and wrong
What are ethics
Two major types of cleaning processes
What are manual and mechanical
Information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to use and/or process a device
What are instructions for use (IFU)
Fluid resistant gowns, mask, gloves, shoe covers, face shields, goggles refer to _______
What are personal protective equipment (PPE)
This is performed prior to mechanical cleaning to remove gross soil, such as blood and tissue debris
What is precleaning
A cord of fibrous tissue that attaches a muscle to bone
What are tendons
These containers are used to transport contaminated waste and are labeled with fluorescent orange or red-orange labels
What are biohazard bins
This skill is engaging in ongoing self assessment and goal modification for their own personal and professional improvement
What is employability skills
This is where instrument decontamination begins
What is point-of-use
The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
What is the central nervous system (CNS)
State of active growth of microorganisms
What is vegetative state
These are vessels that serve as connections between veins and arteries
What are capillaries
This describes tissue, body fat, blood and other body substances found on instrumentation
What is gross soil
Two or more cells that are similar in structure and function join together
What is tissue
Instruments should be rinsed in this temperature to prevent coagulation of proteins
What is cool water
A place where two bones meet
What is a joint
Term used to describe instruments or equipment that must receive priority processing in order to be made available for another procedure
What is turnover/turnaround
Joints that allow a turning motion such as the palm of hand rotating from up to down
What are pivot joints
In this class there is reasonable chance the product will cause health problems or death
What are Class 1 recalls
This agency enforces the transport of clean and soiled instrumentation between facilities
What is the Department of Transportation (DOT)
The end of a body part that is closest to the point of origin or the end of an instrument that is closest to the operator
What is proximal
This agency imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of disinfectants used by Sterile Processing departments
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Program designed for the voluntary reporting of device-related problems
Who is MedWatch
This organization publishes standards and TIR’s which address cleaning, sterilization, packaging and equipment testing within the Sterile Processing department
What is The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)