1 - 8 Progression Exam Flashcards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for
ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is
activities that prevent infection.
The decontamination area of the Central Service department should have
negative air flow
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts
at the point of use
The decontamination area should have
negative air flow in relation to other areas of the department
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of
everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation.
Centers for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines (T or F)
False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to
prevent cross contamination
Automatic washers clean using a spray-force action called impingment (T or F)
True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called
MedWatch
When removing personal protective equipment, remove ______ first.
Gown
Which of the following tells a primary meaning of a word
Root word element
In Central Service, the concept of “one way flow of material” refers to the materials
from soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central Service
Which of these traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the clean assembly area of Central Service?
Semi restricted
End of procedure point-of-use guideline include removing gross soil, disassembling of multi-part instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept moist. (T or F)
True
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is
a professional organization that write guidelines for the Operating Room.
When putting on personal protective equipment it is important to put the mask on first. (T or F)
False
To prevent aerosols, items should be brushed below the surface of the water. (T or F )
True
The suffix -ectomy means
Surgical removal
This surgical procedure removes the uterus.
Hysterectomy
When cleaning items contaminated with pseudomonas
there are no special cleaning requirements for items contaminated with pseaudomonas
The purpose of learning medical terminology is
to provide the Operating Room and medical staff with the goods and services they need
Healthy people do not harbor or transmit bacteria (T or F)
False
When cleaning prion contaminated instruments no special cleaning procedures are required only following standard cleaning protocols and the Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use. (T or F)
False
Which organization conducts onsite survey of healthcare facilities?
The Joint Commission
All Central Service departments perform the same basic services. (T or F)
False
Knowing and understanding medical terminology helps technicians
understand what is asked when a request is made.
Hypoglycemia means
low blood sugar
If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing
they should be transported following the U.S. or state Department of Transportation guidelines.
All mechanical cleaning equipment provides
consistent process.
Microbiology is the study of
microorganisms.
Detergent used in mechanical cleaners should be
low foaming
Growing trend in Central Service
- ) The use of more reusable and more complex devices
- ) Satellite-process units with centralized management
- ) Consideration into entire integrated delivery network
Subcutaneous means
beneath the skin
Spores help some microorganisms survive in adverse conditions (T or F)
True
Which of the following surgical abbreviations might be used relating to a fractured bone?
ORIF
Only good oral and written communication skills are necessary to provide or obtain information (T or F)
False
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the ________ area of the Central service department.
Decontamination
A system is
a group of organs
The procedure to remove the stomach
gastrectomy
