Chapter 1: Introduction to Central Service Flashcards
soiled instruments and other items are received in the ___ area of the cs department
decontamination
___ is the first step in the sterilization process
cleaning
CS techs must wear special attire referred to as ___
personal protective equipment (PPE)
instrument sets needed for scheduled surgical procedures are usually pulled ___
the day before
what type of air pressure is needed in the decontamination area?
negative pressure
the use of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the following knowledge and skills dimensions?
employability skills
are those infections that occur in the course of being treated in a hospital
nosocomial infections
in the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in a CS department?
formal education
a system of healthcare providers and organizations that provides (or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to a specific population
integrated delivery network (IDN)
the human resources tool that identifies major tasks performed by persons in specific positions is called a
job description
the largest customer of central service is
the operating room
what is not a growing trend in CS?
decentralization of the CS dept
in CS, concept of one way work flow of materials refers to the movement of products
from soiled areas to clean processing areas within CS
the sterile storage area in central service should be restricted to
properly attired people meeting facility requirements
a surgical procedure performed in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient
minimally invasive procedures
