Chapter 13 Terminology

Question 1

Point-of-use processing

Answer 1

That which occurs when a medical device is processed immediately before use,and/or close to the patient care area.

Question 2

Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)

Answer 2

Process designed for the cleaning, steam sterilization and delivery of patient care items items for immediate use; formerly known as flash sterilization.

Question 3

Terminal sterilization

Answer 3

The process by which surgical instruments and medical devices are sterilized in their final containers, allowing them to be stored until needed.