Sterilization Process
Tyvek packaging is recommended for which type of sterilization process?
Sterrad (H2O2 Sterilization)
_______ tells the primary meaning of a word
Root Word Element or Base Word Element
Which of the following requires a living host to multiply?
A. Bacteria
B. Fungus
C. Virus
D. Protozoa
C. Virus
What are the basic living unit of life?
Cells
_________ is a mandatory law or rule that is issued by a governing body.
Regulation
What are the 4 phases in a steam sterilization cycle?
A. Air Removal, Conditioning, Exhaust, Drying
B. Air Removal, Exposure, Sterilization, Drying
C. Conditioning, Exposure, Exhaust, Drying
D. Conditioning, Exposure, Air Removal, Drying
Conditioning
Exposure
Exhaust
Drying
What does the Suffix -plasty refer to?
Surgical Fixation
TOSI stands for...
A. Test Object Surgical Instrumentation
B. Testing Of Surgical Instrumentation
C. Test Operation of Surgical Instrumentation
D. Temperature Object of Surgical Instrumentation
A. Test Object Surgical Instrumentation
________ - are cell components that are comprised of DNA and pass on the traits of parent cells to new cells
Chromosomes
This Agency recommends routine monitoring of water quality to ensure that is is maintained and does not change over time
AAMI
A microorganism with a thick wall surrounding it that enables the organism to survive in adverse conditions including high temperatures
Spore
What surgical procedure does the abbreviation CABG refer to?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
_____________ are a collection of microorganisms adhering to a surface. They can be difficult to remove and resistant to disinfectants.
Bio-films
_____ is the unit of measurement of microorganisms?
Microns
______ enforces laws relating to the transportation of medical waste
Department of Transportation (DOT)
True or False
A negative BI proves all items in the load are sterile.
False
A negative BI shows all conditions required for sterilization were met - it does not prove sterility
What does a Oophorectomy Surgery do?
Removal of an ovary.
What is the proper order of Doffing PPE in decontamination?
1) Shoe Covers
2) Gown & Gloves (together)
3) Face Shield
4) Mask
____________ is the process by which cartilage is replaced by bone
A. Cartilagization
B. Ossification
C. Cartilage abidance
B. Ossification
Develops nationally recognized standards, recommended practices and guidelines for the perioperative setting
AORN
In the event of a Positive BI, how many loads should be recalled?
All loads back to the last negative BI
Vessels that serve as connections between veins and arteries are called _______
Capillaries
What is the function of Amylase?
Breaks down Carbohydrates
What are 3 of the 4 major primary tissues of the human body?
Epithelial
Connective
Muscular
Nervous
Regulates infectious medical waste
EPA