Chapter 1020 Final Flashcards
Contamination caused by passage of microorganisms through a sterilized package by way of moisture wicking is termed
strike-through
When opening a wrapped item, such as a gown on a Mayo stand, the contents and wrapper are considered sterile up to what distance from the edge of the wrapper?
1 inch from the edge
What is the term for the condition of a surgical technologists skin after performing a surgical scrub?
surgically clean
Before opening any sterilely packaged item, what is MOST important to verify about the package?
integrity of package
Which of the following is an acceptable position for placement of a scrubbed, gowned, and gloved surgical technologistβs hands?
a. clasped together in front at waist level
b. grasping edge of draped back table with fingers coiled under table edge
c. hanging down at sides with hands below table level
d. tucked into axillary region
a. clasped together in front at waist level
Sterilely attired surgical team members should pass one another in any of the following ways EXCEPT:
front to back
A nonsterile person should approach a sterile area face forward while maintaining a distance of:
12 inches
Which of the following is the MOST important factor in a surgical technologistβs role in preventing surgical site infections?
strict surgical conscience
Which component of personal protective equipment (PPE) has shown the ability to decrease disease transmission from needle punctures?
double gloving
What is the term for the normal resident microbial populations found on human skin?
flora
What is the type of process the ultrasonic cleaner uses to dislodge minute particles of soil and organic debris?
cavitation
Which type of packaging system has filters and removable locking devices?
rigid containers
Which of the following is the type of dating system that denotes the number of the calendar day in 1 through 365/366?
Julian
The physical or chemical process by which all living microorganisms, including spores, are killed is:
sterilization
Which of the following would be appropriate for use on animate surfaces?
a. antiseptic
b. decontaminant
c. disinfectant
d. sterilant
a. antiseptic
Which of the following patient care items would be classified as noncritical?
a. colonoscopes
b. hypodermic needles
c. laryngoscopes
d. pulse oximeters
d. pulse oximeters
Which type of chemical solution is made of catalysts that aid in breaking down proteinaceous debris such as blood and fat?
enzymatic
What is the common name for the high-level disinfectant sodium hypochlorite?
bleach
What is another name for the intermediate-level disinfectant compound phenol?
carbolic acid
Which of the following would be appropriate for soaking instruments covered with bioburden during a surgical procedure?
sterile water
What is the term for the process of lubricating stiffened stainless steel surgical instruments by immersion in a water-soluble solution?
milking
Which of the following should NEVER be processed by immediate-use (flash) sterilization methods?
a. ebonized laser instruments
b. implantable devices
c. stainless steel suction tips
d. titanium microinstrumentation
b. implantable devices
Which kind of quality control device consists of a paper that has been impregnated with a dye that changes color in the presence of a specified temperature and sterilant?
chemical indicator
The number of microbes or amount of organic debris on an object at any given time
bioburden
absence of pathogenic microorganisms
asepsis
Which part of the instrument processing is performed intraoperatively
Wiping instruments (sterile water/basin)
The AAMI recommends that instrument cases should not weigh more than?
25 lbs
A chemical that is a high-level disinfectant at 20 to 30 minutes and a sterilant for instruments emerged for 10 hours is
Glutaraldehyde
A biological indicator for steam sterilization/method for testing, contains the bacterial spore
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
What is the term used to describe that water/liquid canβt go through it?
impervious
The type of sterilization method most commonly used is and least expensive
steam sterilization
Destruction of all living/microorganisms including spores, on inanimate surfaces
Sterilization
An inanimate object that harbors microorganisms and contributes to environmental contamination
fomite
The reason why large steam sterilizerβs are loaded with space in between items?
So steam can circulate and penetrate all surfaces
The common name for a high-level disinfectant Sodium Hypochlorite
Household bleach
Decontamination between procedures, such as removing soiled linens and waste bags, wiping down the OR furniture and surgical lights, mopping the floor, and spot cleaning the walls
turn-over
Instruments that must be cleaned with a tube brush, pipe cleaner, bristle brush, or hand held pressure gun?
instruments with lumen
Manual cleaning of surgical instruments pre-soaking solution contains:
Sterile luke-warm water, neutral pH, enzymatic solution, and detergent solution
What is the risk of putting instruments with dis-similar metals, such as stainless steel with brass or copper in a washer-sterilizer cycle?
Electrolytic conduction reaction
What type of surgical instrument that you would never immerse in any type of chemical-decontamination equipment?
powered
What is the cleaning method for surgical instrumentation, the work off sound waves, of bubbles imploding, creating a vacuum that dislodges particles in the crevasses of instruments (cavitation)
Ultrasonic Cleaner
The Bowie-Dick test is performed for what sterilization method?
Pre-vacuum air removal
The name of the outside area of an autoclave where the steam is created before it is injected into the interior compartment/chamber?
jacket
Why are instruments placed in perforated or mesh bottom trays for sterilization ?
Penetration of sterilant
Where do you place the biological test pack or the first run of the day?
In the front of the sterilizer on bottom shelf over the drain.
Which type of surgical supply does NOT come with an option for being impregnated with iodine or other antimicrobial agents
- gauze packing strips
- incise drapes
- occlusive contact dressing
- radiopaque surgical sponges
Radiopaque Surgical Sponges
What term describes an instrument; such as a retractor or uterine probe, that can be bent or modified to accommodate for variances in anatomy ?
- alterable
- malleable
- changeable
Malleable
Which scalpel handle would accommodate a #20 disposable knife blade?
- #3
- #4
- #7
- #9
4
Which type of syringe has no calibrations?
Ear Bulb Syringe
During laparoscopy procedures where carbon dioxide gas is used for insufflation, the intra-abdominal pressure in the average healthy adult pt is kept at?
12-15mm Hg
A drain is cut into which letter shape to accommodate the drain tube exiting the ptβs body
Y
Which suction tip is indicated for use in nasopharynx and often called a βtonsilβ or βoralβ suction
- Adson
- Frazier
- Yankauer
- Poole
Yankauer
Which fine, pointed-tip scalpel blade could be used to incise a blood vessel or create a stab wound for drain placement?
- #10
- #11
- #12
- #20
11!!!!!
Weitlaner, OβConner-OβSullivan, & Balfour are examples of
Self-retaining retractors
Which type of endoscope would be appropriate for examination of the renal pelvis via a natural body orifice
Flexible Ureteroscope
What is the term for thread or tape sewn into a countable sponge that makes it visible on x-rays to prevent a retained item?
Radiopaque
How are ray-tec sponges used during laparotomy procedures when the peritoneum is open?
a) They cannot be used at all
b) They should be opened to full length
c) They should have rings attached to them
d) They should be mounted on a ring forceps as βsponge stickβ
d) They should be mounted on a ring forceps as βsponge stickβ
Which type of urinary drainage catheter requires an incision and anchoring to the skin to prevent dislodgement
a) Coude
b) Foley
c) Red Robinson
d) Suprapubic
Suprapubic