Assembly
This phase in sterile processing involves organizing cleaned instruments into trays or set before packaging
What is Assembly
This immediate action should begin right after surgery to prevent drying of soils on instruments
what is Point of Use Cleaning
Sterilizers should be loaded with space between packages to allow for this:
What is circulation
According to the CDC storage areas should have this type of pressure to keep contaminates out
Positive
This prefix means "within" or "inside"
ENDO
This document can be found in SPM and lists all the instruments and helps verify completeness
What is the recipe
This organization along with the CDC provides standards like ST79 for decontamination and sterilization in healthcare settings
What is AAMI
The three critical parameters for effective steam sterilization are?
Time, Temperature and Pressure
AAMI ST79 requires at least this many air exchanges per hour to maintain air quality
10
This suffix means "surgical removal"
-ectomy
These small strips are added during assembly to confirm sterilization conditions were met inside the package
What is an indicator
This chemical agent like glutaraldehyde is used for high-level disinfection in decontamination but requires careful monitoring for exposure limits
What is high level disinfectant
AAMi ST58 covers safe handling and biological decontamination using these methods, including vaporized hydrogen peroxide and ozone
What are low temperature sterilization methods
Before sending anything to the OR techs inspect packages for these two things first
Box Locks or Holes
This prefix means "half"
Hemi
According to CDC guidelines hinged instruments should be in this position during assembly to allow sterilant contact with all surfaces
what is open
This verification step, using protein residue tests, ensures decontamination effectiveness beyond visual inspection
What is a RESI swab test
This practice should be minimized due to risks and is only for emergencies per CDC guidelines
What is IUSS or immediate-use steam sterilization
Overcrowded storage can lead to this issue
Inefficient access and disruption to FIFO (First In, First Out)
This suffix means "process of viewing"
-scopy
During assembly inspection, techs check for this common contaminant
what is hair or fibers
For manual cleaning brushes of this type are recommended to scrub instruments without causing damage
What are single use brushes
Failing to document cycle parameters and indicators can violate this AAMI ST79 requirement
Record Keeping for traceability
Items on shelves must be at least ___ inches from ceiling. Shelves are at least __inches from walls and __ inches off floor
18/ 2/8
This prefix means "beside" or "near"
Para