DECON
When manually cleaning surgical instruments, this cleaning process should be used for the final rinse
What is critical water (RO/DI water)?
The system that gives the body shape and support.
What is the skeletal system?
A biological indicator that is incubated without be sterilized is called this.
What is a control?
The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be solid and this many inches from the floor.
What is eight to ten inches from the floor?
The largest organ of the human body.
What is skin?
Prior to manually cleaning this step is required for all flexible endoscopes.
What is leak tested?
The place where two parts of an instrument meet and pivot.
What is called the box lock?
The test result when growth in the biological indicator ampule is detected after sterilization.
What is a positive result?
Sterile storage should have at least this many air exchanges per hour.
What is four?
Red blood cells develop in this part of the body.
What is Bone Marrow?
Before a medical device is cleaned, the technician must have this information before processing
What is Manufacturer's instruction for use?
The suffix -ectomy means.
What is the surgical removal?
Best describes the process that kills most microorganisms but not necessarily spores.
What is High-level disinfection?
A shape of an hourglass filled half-way.
What is the Use By Date?
The humerus, radius, and ulna are located here.
What is upper limbs (arms)?
To prevent coagulation of proteins, instruments should be pre-rinsed using this.
In order to survive, aerobic bacteria require this.
What is oxygen?
Black spots seen through the lens of an endoscope can be caused by this.
What is damaged light fibers?
Patient equipment that enters a healthcare facility must be safety checked and cleared for patient use by this team.
What is Biomedical/Clinical Engineering?
Location of a ball and socket joint.
What is the hip or shoulder?
The preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processess.
What is Neutral pH?
An Osteotome is used for this.
What is to cut or shave bone?
The first step to inspecting the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument.
What is check the collar at the distal tip?
When sterile items do not expire unless opened or compromised.
What is event related?
These muscles control involuntary movements like breathing, digestion, etc.
What is smooth?