Introduction Flashcards

1
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Sterile Processing Department

A

Designated department in the hospital that does all reprocessing and sterilization of instruments and equipment for safe patient care.

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2
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Medical terminology

A

A type of language specific to healthcare

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3
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Anatomy

A

The study of the human body

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4
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Physiology

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The study of how the human body functions

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5
Q

Surgical services

A

Sterile processing
Operating Room
Pre-op
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

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6
Q

Three type of communication

A

Written
Verbal
Physical

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7
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ENT

A

Ear, Nose, and Throat

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8
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OBGYN

A

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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9
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Ortho

A

Orthopedics

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10
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Ex lap

A

Exploratory laparotomy
- a general surgery procedure

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11
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Colonoscopy

A

Viewing the inside of the colon with a flexible colonoscope for diagnostic purposes

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12
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Cath lab

A

Coronary Catheterization Lab

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13
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CRCST

A

Certified Registered Central Service Technician

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14
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CS

A

Central Supply

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15
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Decon

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Decontamination
- A designated separate area inside SPD

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16
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ER

A

Emergency Room

17
Q

HSPA

A

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
(formally IAHCSMM)

18
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IAHCSMM
(pronounced ISHUM)

A

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Management
(Pronounced ISHUM)

19
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ICU

A

Intensive Care Unit

20
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IFU

A

Instructions for use

21
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IR

A

Interventional Radiology

22
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MIS

A

Minimally Invasive Surgery

23
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MIS

A

Minimally Invasive Surgery

24
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NICU

A

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

25
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PACU

A

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
(The recovery room)

26
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Pre-op

A

Pre-operation Area

27
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SPD

A

Sterile Processing Department