Chapter 17 Terminology

Question 1

Monitor

Answer 1

To watch, observe, listen to or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time.

Question 2

Load control (lot) number

Answer 2

Label information on sterilization packages, trays or containers that identifiers sterilizer, cycle run and date of sterilization.

Question 3

Julian date

Answer 3

The Julian day or Julian day number (JDN) is the number of days that have elapsed since January 1.

Question 4

Validation

Answer 4

Procedures used by equipment manufacturers to obtain, record and interpret test results required to establish that a process consistently produces a sterile product.

Question 5

Verification

Answer 5

Procedures used by healthcare facilities to confirm that the validation undertaken by the equipment manufacturer is applicable to the specific setting.