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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Leak testing

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method of verifying the integrity of the outer sheath of a flexible endoscope

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IUSS

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immediate-use steam sterilization

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Relative humidity

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amount of water vapor in the atmosphere

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Hazardous waste

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waste that if not treated is harmful to human health or the environment

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Bloodborne pathogens

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transmissible microorganisms present in blood and blood products

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Solution

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mixture in which the components are evenly distributed

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus, a virus that is found in contaminated blood and body fluids and that destroys the immune system

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Sterilization

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process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores, are destroyed

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Exposure time

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phase of the sterilization process during which the prescribed temperature is maintained for the prescribed amount of time

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Intermediate-level disinfection

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process that kills viruses, mycobacteria, fungi, and vegetative bacteria, but not spores

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Compressed air

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air under greater than atmospheric pressure

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Sterilizer printout

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documented record of the mechanical operation of a sterilizer that verifies that time, temperature, and/or other cycle parameters were adequate for sterilization and that must be read and signed by a competent sterile processor

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Loaner instruments

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instruments owned by a manufacturer or another facility and brought into a facility for temporary use

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Solvent

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liquid capable of dissolving another substance

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pH

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measure of alkalinity or acidity using a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral

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Inactivate

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to stop or destroy activity Inanimate

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Glutaraldehyde

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chemical agent used in solution to disinfect and sterilize

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Enzyme detergent

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organic substance that assists with the breakdown of blood and protein soils EPA

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Ergonomics

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physical capabilities in relation to various types of work

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Sterilant

A

sterilizing agent

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Cavitation

A

process employed by ultrasonic cleaners that causes bubbles to implode and dislodge soil from instruments

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Decontamination

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use of physical or chemical means to reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisms from objects to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles; an area in SPD

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Chemical integrators

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See Integrating indicators

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Exchange cart system

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centralized distribution system in which two identical carts are periodically restocked and exchanged, usually every 24 hours

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Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS)

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sterilization of patient care items for immediate use

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Oxidation

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process in which oxygen combines with another substance

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Combustible

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substance that reacts with oxygen and, if ignited, will burn

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Distilled water

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water that has been heated to boiling, vaporized, cooled, and condensed into a liquid

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Ophthalmic instruments

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instruments used for surgery of the eye

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Traffic control

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controlling movement of people and supplies in an area to minimize the potential for contamination

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Caustic

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corrosive alkali that destroys living tissue

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Sterile

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absence of all living organisms

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Wet pack

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package that has visible moisture on the outside, such as droplets, or inside, such as a wet towel or tray liner, moisture on the instruments, or visible water inside the set

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Fiberoptics

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transparent fibers used in an instrument to transmit light

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Transfer tray

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tray used to reduce the incidence of damage to wrapped instrument trays

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Dust cover

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protective plastic cover used to maintain the sterility of an item by protecting it from environmental contamination

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Concentration

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amount of one specific substance in a specific amount of another substance

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AORN

A

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

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Detergent-disinfectant

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combined cleaning agent and disinfectant

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Stat

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immediately or at once

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Hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver that is usually caused by a virus

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Single-use device

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item intended to be used only once

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Pasteurization

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process of heating fluid to a moderate temperature for a specific period of time to destroy bacteria without changing the chemical composition of the fluid

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Superheated steam

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water vapor in a state of equilibrium between condensation and evaporation; steam that is dried out

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Laparoscopic instruments

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instruments used in the examination of internal organs and cavities

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High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter

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filter that traps very small particles

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Cross-contamination

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movement of contaminants from one person, object, or work location to another

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JC

A

Joint Commission

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Neutralizer

A

substance added to a solution that stops the action of antimicrobial agents

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50
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Paper-plastic pouches/rolls

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See Packaging

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51
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Lumen

A

space within a tube, catheter or instrument

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Antimicrobial

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chemical or material capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

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53
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CJD

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Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, a fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by spontaneous transformation of normal prion proteins into abnormal prions

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Compromise

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exposure to damage

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Virus

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microscopic cellular organism that requires a host to multiply and that is capable of causing disease

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Prions

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abnormal virus-like proteins that do not contain DNA or RNA

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57
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Woven textiles

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reusable wrappers or drapes made of cotton or a cotton blend. Woven textiles have poor barrier qualities and must be laundered, delinted, and inspected between uses

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Deionized water

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water that has been treated to remove the ions, making it free of minerals

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Just-in-time

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method of distribution in which the materials arrive as they are needed

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Supersaturated steam

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steam containing more that 3% entrained water; steam that is too wet

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Passivation

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final stage in the manufacturing of instruments; process in which a chemical dip removes all debris and creates a layer of chromium oxide

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Incubate

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to create and maintain environmental conditions that support microbial growth Incubator

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Saturated steam

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steam that contains 3% entrained water

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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an agency of the US Public Health Service that conducts research on diseases and develops methods for control and prevention

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EPA

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US Environmental Protection Agency, the federal agency responsible for registering and regulating environmental disinfectants and emissions into the air and water

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Incubator

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apparatus for maintaining a constant temperature that supports the growth of microorganisms

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MSDS

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material safety data sheet; now called an SDS, safety data sheet

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Flammable

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quick to ignite; burns easily

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Degassing

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process by which air is removed from water in an ultrasonic cleaner

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Load control

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numbers placed on sterilized items to facilitate recalls and traceability; date, sterilizer number, and load number

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Shelf life

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time during which an item is assumed to be sterile

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Serrations

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groves, teeth, or notches in the jaws of some surgical instruments

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Fahrenheit

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temperature scale in which the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees

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Lot Control

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numbering and documentation method for tracking sterilized devices

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Packaging

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wrappers, paper-plastic pouches, and rigid sterilization containers that maintain the sterility of an item until the time it is used

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Peracetic acid

A

liquid chemical sterilant for immersible items

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Sharps

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medical items that can cause punctures or cut. Examples are broken glassware, syringes, needles, and scalpel blades

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Bioburden

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number of microorganisms on a contaminated object

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Sequential wrapping

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use of two separate layers of wrapping material to create a package within a package

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Inventory control

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organized process for maintaining optimal levels of supplies in the storeroom and user areas

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Disease

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pathological condition of the body that presents a group of clinical signs and symptoms

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Detergent

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water-soluble cleaning agent that decreases surface tension while increasing the wetness of the object being cleaned

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Recall

A

to order something back

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Work flow

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movement of items from clean areas to dirty areas to prevent contamination of the environment

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Aseptic

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free from pathogenic organisms Autoclave

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Disposable

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item manufactured to be used only once and then discarded

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Positive air pressure

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flow of air out of an area

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Dry time

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time required to dry steam sterilized items before they are handled

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Integrating indicators

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Class 5 chemical indicators; chemical indicators whose response depends on the achievement of all of the critical parameters of the specific sterilization process they were designed to monitor

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Corrosion

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process by which a substance produces a chemical reaction that causes a physical change in material; wearing away

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Host

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animal, plant, or human that supports the growth of microorganisms Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS)

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Chemical indicator

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device used to monitor one or more of the sterilization parameters required for the sterilization process

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Reusable device

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device that is intended for use on more than one patient and that must be cleaned, decontaminated, and/or sterilized between uses

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SDS

A

safety data sheet

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Contaminate

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to render unsterile or unclean

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Disinfection

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destruction of most microorganisms, excluding spores, on inanimate objects

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Rigid sterilization container

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sterilization packaging method utilizing a pan or container, inner basket, and lid made of plastic, anodized aluminum or metal

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Spore

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dehydrated gram-positive rod cell with a thick, hard, shell-like covering capable of surviving extreme heat, lack of water, and exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation

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Sporicide

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substance that kills spores

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Insulation tester

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instrument used to check for cracks, tears, or shrinkage of the protective sheaths of laparoscopic instruments

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STEL

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short-term exposure limit

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Critical device

A

device entering sterile tissue

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Pathogen

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disease-producing microorganism

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Organizing tray

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tray used to protect and keep instruments organized and in place during processing, sterilization, and transportation

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Dehydration

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removal of fluid; to dry

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Autoclave

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vessel used for sterilization by saturated steam under pressure

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Instrument milk

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water-soluble lubricant used on surgical instruments

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Sanitary

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clean; free of dirt; promoting good health

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Noncritical device

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medical device that comes in contact with intact skin only

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Simultaneous wrapping

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use of two thicknesses of a wrapping material at the same time

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Microorganism

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form of life that cannot be seen with the naked eye; also called a germ or microbe

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Washer-sterilizer

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cleaning unit similar to the washer-decontaminator except that the final cycle exposes the devices to live steam for one minute at 290°F

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Soap

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cleaning chemical compound formed by an alkali acting on a fatty acid

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PEL

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See Permissible exposure limit (PEL)

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Prevacuum sterilizer

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steam sterilizer in which the air is removed by means of a series of vacuums

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Bactericide

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chemical agent that kills bacteria

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Low-temperature gas plasma sterilization

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quick low-temperature sterilization process that uses gas plasma for the sterilization of packaged devices. The parameters for LTGP sterilization are time, temperature, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma

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Biodegradable

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capable of being decomposed by bacteria or enzymatic solutions

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Extended cycle

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sterilization cycle having a longer exposure time than a routine cycle

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Washer- inator/washer-disinfector

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automated cleaning unit with cycles that preclean, clean, rinse, sanitize or disinfect, and dry

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Standard precautions

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use of barriers to prevent transmission of infectious organisms through blood and body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes

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People flow

A

how people move through the department

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Flash sterilization

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see “Intermediate-use steam sterilization”

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Tunnel washer

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multichamber unit composed of three to five interconnected chambers, each with a specific task

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OSHA

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US Occupational Health and Health Administration, the federal agency whose main responsibility is to provide for occupational safety by reducing hazards in the workplace and enforcing safety standards

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Cleaning

A

removal of all visible dirt, soil, and foreign matter to the extent necessary for further processing or intended use

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Nonwoven materials

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man-made products that do not contain textiles; materials made by bonding fibers together

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Reprocessing

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cleaning, packaging, labeling, and sterilization of an item or set that has been opened and used. Some devices might require reprocessing if opened and not used, depending on the environment in which the item was opened

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Process challenge device (PCD)

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device that presents a challenge to the sterilizer to ensure that sterilization parameters were met; formerly known as a biologicalindicator test pack

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Contagious

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highly communicable and easily transmitted

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Case cart

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distribution and inventory handling system that provides supplies for specialty areas (eg; OR, labor and delivery, cardiac laboratory)

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Mil

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unit of length or thickness equal to 001 inch

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Copious

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large amounts (eg; water for rinsing), overflowing

134
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Qualification testing of sterilizers

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testing performed after installation, relocation, and major repairs to assess the sterilizer’s performance

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Implant

A

device placed into a body cavity and intended to remain there for 30 days or more

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Square fold

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method of enclosing an item within a wrapper for sterilization

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Ortho-phthaldehyde

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high-level disinfectant that can achieve high-level disinfection in a 12- minute exposure time when used for manual immersion at room temperature or in a 5- minute exposure time when used in an automated endoscope reprocessor

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Contamination

A

presence of soil, pollution, or undesirable microorganisms

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Density

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thickness or bulkiness of an item

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Infection

A

invasion of the body by microorganisms that multiply

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Robotic instruments

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laparoscopic instruments used in conjunction with robotic equipment

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Validation

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documented procedure for obtaining, recording, and interpreting results required to establish that a process will consistently yield product complying with predetermined specifications (ANSI/AAMI ST79)

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Non-toxic

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not poisonous; does not cause injury or disease

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Kilogram (kg)

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unit of mass equaling 1,000 grams

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PCD

A

See Process challenge device (PCD)

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Biological indicator

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sterilization process monitoring device consisting of a standardized, viable population of microorganisms (usually bacterial spores) known to be resistant to the mode of sterilization being monitored

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Standardize

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to make the same, uniform

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Oxygen

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colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that exists in air and that combines with hydrogen to form water

149
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Steam

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water vapor

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Inaminate

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not alive

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AAMI

A

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

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High-level disinfection

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destruction of all microorganisms except large numbers of bacterial spores; processing method used for patient care devices (eg, flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes)

153
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Gas plasma

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product of the ionization of hydrogen peroxide by radiofrequency energy, which leads to the generation of free radicals and other chemicals capable of destroying organisms

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Bacteria

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single-cell, plant-like microbe

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Bowie-Dick test

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test used daily to evaluate the ability of a prevacuum sterilizer to remove air from the chamber under specific conditions

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Washing

A

step in the cleaning process

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Ultrasonic cleaner

A

automated cleaning equipment that uses sound waves to create bubbles that implode upon contact with instruments to draw soil away from instrument surfaces

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Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)

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infection caused by microorganisms in the healthcare environment

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Par level

A

amount of inventory to keep on hand

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Semicritical device

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device that comes in contact with intact mucous membranes

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Rigid scope

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non-flexible instrument used to examine internal parts of hollow structures

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Environmental disinfection

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destruction of most microorganisms, excluding spores, on inanimate objects

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Endoscope

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instrument used to visually examine internal parts of hollow structures of the body

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FDA

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US Food and Drug Administration, the federal agency that oversees the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices

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Negative air pressure

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air exhausted directly to the outside and not allowed to recirculate

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Forceps

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instruments used for grasping

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Disinfectant

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chemical that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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MRSA

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methachillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a microorganism that is resistant to all antibiotics except vancomycin

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Gravity-displacement sterilizer

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sterilizer in which air is removed from the chamber by incoming steam

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Nosocomial

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pertaining to a disease caused by hospital life

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TASS

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Toxic anterior segment syndrome, an acute inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye after cataract surgery. TASS is caused by inadequate removal of detergent or disinfectant residues after cleaning of ocular instruments

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PPE

A

personal protective equipment, specialized clothing or equipment worn to protect against a hazard

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Geobacillus stearothermophilus

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microorganism used to biologically monitor steam, low temperature gas plasma, and peracetic acid sterilizers

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