Progress test 6 Flashcards
Root cause analysis
Looks at a poor outcome to prevent its reoccurrence.
Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP)
employee safety monitoring is not required.
Information technology systems
Are used to support patient safety, and provide financial and operational management.
Soiled instrument transport
If soiled instruments are to be transported to an offsite facility for processing they should be transported following federal and state Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.
Section 2 of a safety data sheet…
contains a list of hazardous ingredients.
Geobacillus
is a gram-positive bacteria.
Types of physical monitors
Temperature control/measurement devices, operating pressure gauges, and timing recorders.
Loaned items
When returning loaned items to the vendor, all items should be cleaned and decontaminated.
The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
writes standards relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes.
Sterilizer load records
should contain items and quantities sterilized.
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
is a quality method that identifies and prevents problems before they occur.
Exchange cart replenishment system
requires duplicate inventory (disadvantage).
Aseptic Technique
is knowing the activities that prevent infection.
H2O2 gas plasma sterilizer
excess moisture can can the sterilizer to abort the cycle.
Semi-closed shelving
has at least three solid sides.
The FDA
is not considered a professional association.
Sprinkler heads
sterile storage items should be stored at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads.
Leak testing
happens first when processing flexible endoscopes.
Tape
is not recommended for sealing paper/plastic pouches because tape hinders aseptic removal.
Critical item devices
must be sterilized before use.
Voluntary standards
developed by professional associations are developed according to best practice.
Six Sigma
focuses on delivering near-perfect products.
Pseudomonas
is transferred through hand-to-hand contact or contact with contaminated surfaces.
Transporting clean items
soiled items may be transported in the same vehicle as long as there is a clear separation between clean and soiled items.
hyster-
uterus
Quality process in decontamination
include measuring chemicals.
Instruments with tungsten carbine jaws
have gold handles
ante-
before
Pasteurizers
disinfect using heated water
Eye wash/shower stations
should be activated weekly to verify they are performing to standards.
Coaching
is and example of formal communication.
