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Everyone who may have contact with biohazard items must be educated about the dangers associated with those items.
Everyone who may have contact with biohazard items must be educated about the dangers associated with those items.
True
What does '-Pexy' refer to?
What does '-Pexy' refer to?
Surgical fixation
Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA.
Infectious medical waste is regulated by the EPA.
True
What is 'Dermopathy'?
What is 'Dermopathy'?
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What is the name of the bacteria reproductive process that occurs when a mother cell divides into a daughter cell?
What is the name of the bacteria reproductive process that occurs when a mother cell divides into a daughter cell?
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Autoclave sterilizer is a ____________ class of device.
Autoclave sterilizer is a ____________ class of device.
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Which organization promotes healing and controls disease?
Which organization promotes healing and controls disease?
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What term means 'around or about'?
What term means 'around or about'?
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Who administers the regulations under the Clean Air Act?
Who administers the regulations under the Clean Air Act?
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What is the purpose of using a decontamination battery or cord when cleaning powered surgical instruments?
What is the purpose of using a decontamination battery or cord when cleaning powered surgical instruments?
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Which of the following is classified as high-level disinfectants?
Which of the following is classified as high-level disinfectants?
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What is used in ear surgery and for driving very small wires through the bone?
What is used in ear surgery and for driving very small wires through the bone?
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Cellulosic materials cannot be processed in hydrogen peroxide gas/plasma.
Cellulosic materials cannot be processed in hydrogen peroxide gas/plasma.
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Each year, approximately ___________ patients develop a healthcare-associated infection.
Each year, approximately ___________ patients develop a healthcare-associated infection.
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What is the term for items in the system by the vendor but stored at healthcare facilities?
What is the term for items in the system by the vendor but stored at healthcare facilities?
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Items related to inpatient care should be considered contaminated.
Items related to inpatient care should be considered contaminated.
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Standards and regulations help set levels for _________ in our department.
Standards and regulations help set levels for _________ in our department.
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Central service technicians can protect patients by breaking the chain of infection.
Central service technicians can protect patients by breaking the chain of infection.
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What carries blood back towards the heart?
What carries blood back towards the heart?
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Which agency imposes strict labeling requirements for manufacturers of chemicals used by the central service department?
Which agency imposes strict labeling requirements for manufacturers of chemicals used by the central service department?
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Who creates and revises standards for processing water for irrigation?
Who creates and revises standards for processing water for irrigation?
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Regulations under the Clean Air Act are administered by the EPA.
Regulations under the Clean Air Act are administered by the EPA.
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What is used to visualize the entire large intestine?
What is used to visualize the entire large intestine?
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Phenolic compounds are classified as:
Phenolic compounds are classified as:
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What is the concentration of an antiseptic liquid used in healthcare facilities?
What is the concentration of an antiseptic liquid used in healthcare facilities?
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Some plastics are intended for use solely in which sterilization processes?
Some plastics are intended for use solely in which sterilization processes?
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What provides the body with shape and support?
What provides the body with shape and support?
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Tap water should ideally have a chloride concentration of _________ ppm or less.
Tap water should ideally have a chloride concentration of _________ ppm or less.
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Soiled items held in user departments must be stored in designated areas labeled with __________ signage.
Soiled items held in user departments must be stored in designated areas labeled with __________ signage.
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All patient care equipment dispensed for use must be considered _____________ and handled as such.
All patient care equipment dispensed for use must be considered _____________ and handled as such.
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Loaner instrument trays that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be decontaminated and resterilized before use.
Loaner instrument trays that are received sterile from other facilities do not need to be decontaminated and resterilized before use.
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Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be:
Disposable components such as pads and tubing on patient care equipment should be:
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Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances are examples of __________ soil.
Tissue, body fat, blood, and other body substances are examples of __________ soil.
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Not all flexible endoscopes can be processed in an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER).
Not all flexible endoscopes can be processed in an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER).
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Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency by outlining:
Healthcare regulations and standards provide consistency by outlining:
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Disposable components should be removed at the point of use.
Disposable components should be removed at the point of use.
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The two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are __________.
The two most common temperatures used in steam sterilization are __________.
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Study Notes
Biohazard Safety and Education
- Individuals in contact with biohazard items require education on associated dangers.
- Infectious medical waste regulation is under the jurisdiction of the EPA.
Medical Terminology
- “-Pexy” refers to surgical fixation.
- "Dermopathy" denotes a skin disease.
- The term "peri" means "around or about."
Sterilization and Decontamination
- Autoclave sterilizers are classified as Class 1 devices.
- The purpose of a decontamination battery or cord is to prevent fluid from entering powered surgical instruments.
- Certain plastics, specifically spun-bonded polyolefin formulations, are intended solely for low-temperature sterilization processes.
Disinfection Practices
- High-level disinfectants include glutaraldehyde and OPA.
- Phenolic compounds are categorized as intermediate to low-level disinfectants.
Infection Control
- Approximately 2 million patients acquire a healthcare-associated infection annually.
- Central service technicians play a vital role in breaking the chain of infection.
Healthcare Quality Standards
- Standards and regulations are crucial for ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in healthcare departments.
- Healthcare regulations provide a framework for consistency through minimal performance standards.
Equipment and Waste Management
- Soiled items must be stored in designated biohazard-labeled areas until pick-up.
- All patient care equipment should be treated as contaminated, regardless of its appearance.
- Disposable components of patient care equipment should be discarded at the point of use.
Endoscopy and Instrumentation
- Not all flexible endoscopes can be processed in an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER).
- Loaner instrument trays received sterile from other facilities require decontamination and resterilization.
Chemical Regulations
- The EPA oversees strict labeling requirements for manufacturers of chemicals used in central service departments.
Water Quality Standards
- Tap water should maintain a chloride concentration of 100 ppm or less.
Body Systems
- The skeletal system provides shape and support to the body.
Sterilization Conditions
- Common steam sterilization temperatures are 250°F and 270-275°F.
Ethics and Conduct
- Ethical standards are essential for central service technicians, even though they may not directly handle money.
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Test your knowledge on biohazard safety, medical terminology, sterilization, and disinfection practices. This quiz covers essential concepts related to infection control and the proper handling of infectious materials. Prepare yourself with crucial information for ensuring safety in healthcare settings.
