chapter 1 CPT 103 Flashcards
soiled instruments and other items are received in which area of the sterile processing department
decontamination
the first step in the sterilazation process is
cleaning
to minimize their exposure to Bloodborne pathogens and other cataminants SP techs most wear special attire referred to as
personal protective equipment
instrument sets and other required instrumentation needed for all scheduled procedures for an entire day are usually pulled ( collected)
the day or evening before it will be used
using analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of
employability
Healthcare associated infections ( HAIs) are
infections that occur on or after day three of hospitilzation
the human resources tool that defines job duties performed by persons in a specific position is called a
job description
SP workflow should move from
soiled to clean
while items may be dispensed to all areas of a facility
the operating room
working in the decontamination area requires
all of the above
instruments should be kept together with their sets in the user area because
it reduces risk,chance will be lost and set will be delayed
if soiled items are held in user units before being picked up for processing , they must be kept
in a designated holding area
which is not a reason for point of use treatment
it reduces work load
a goal of soiled transport is to
minimize the risk of cross contamination
before transporting soiled devices, SP technicians should be aware of
the ergonomic principles of lifting, pushing and pulling
off-site transport polices and procedures should define
separation of clean and dirty
which is not a goal of point of use treatment
transporting items within two hours of the end of the surgery
the best way to transport contaminated instruments is a/an
dedicated soiled elevator
during point of use treatment , instruments should not be placed
in a basin with saline to keep them moist
injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves,tendons or joints are called
musculoskeletal disorders
working in the decontamination area requires
Thorough knowledge and understanding of microbiology and the decontamination process.
analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is an example of
employability skills
gross soil
tissue, body fat , blood and other body subatances
biohazard signage
notices posted in easily seen locations that alert people in the area about the presence of harmful bacteria
biofilm
a collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony.
examples of sharps
cutting instruments including knives, scaples,blades ,needles and scissors other examples are
chisels, osteotomes, some cureettes, dissectors and elevators , rougers and cutting forceps, punches, saws and trocars
turn around
they must receive priority processing in order to be made available for another procedure
SP workflow
dirty to clean
Sterilization
is a process by which all forms of microbial life including bacteria,viruses,spores and fungi are completely destoryed
case cart
a cart prepared for an individual procedure , contains all instrument s supplies and utensils needed for a specific procedure
pick list
case cart pull sheet , list of specific supplies , utensils , and instruments needed for a specific procedure
knowledge and skills needed
communication skills
facility systems
employability skills
ethics
safety practices,standard precautions to control the spread of infection
resource management
POT importance
removal of gross soil
prevention of damage
prevention of cross contamination
timeliness
pot methods to keep instruments moist
commercial foams
gel or spray products
water moistened towel
