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Why may staining and/or residue be present on the load?
Why may staining and/or residue be present on the load?
- Due to incorrect operating cycle selection
- Due to malfunction in the washing cycle
- Due to incorrect configuration of the load
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary reason for returning a load for reprocessing?
What is the primary reason for returning a load for reprocessing?
- If the load shows signs of staining or residue
- If a small percentage of RMD in a load were not cleaned and/or dried effectively (correct)
- Unless a clear indication is given for returning the load
- If the load is not dry
What is the primary purpose of manually cleaning devices?
What is the primary purpose of manually cleaning devices?
- To identify and reject visibly soiled items (correct)
- To accept items not processed in a WD
- To inspect the load for dryness
- To reprocess items that were not cleaned and/or dried effectively
What happens to items that have been immersed in fluid when they should not have been?
What happens to items that have been immersed in fluid when they should not have been?
Why is documentation essential for manually cleaned items?
Why is documentation essential for manually cleaned items?
What is the outcome if items were not disassembled correctly?
What is the outcome if items were not disassembled correctly?
What is the primary purpose of wearing shoes cover in a department?
What is the primary purpose of wearing shoes cover in a department?
What is the minimum temperature that can be reached in the washer-disinfector chamber?
What is the minimum temperature that can be reached in the washer-disinfector chamber?
What is the consequence of spray arms being blocked by RMD during the cycle?
What is the consequence of spray arms being blocked by RMD during the cycle?
What is the purpose of quality checks during the unloading process?
What is the purpose of quality checks during the unloading process?
Why should devices be inspected under magnification?
Why should devices be inspected under magnification?
What should be checked on hinges of devices such as artery forceps and clamps?
What should be checked on hinges of devices such as artery forceps and clamps?
Why is it important to be careful with utensils like gallipots or kidney dishes during the unloading process?
Why is it important to be careful with utensils like gallipots or kidney dishes during the unloading process?
What is the purpose of checking cannulated devices?
What is the purpose of checking cannulated devices?
What happens if a container cycle is inadvertently used for instruments?
What happens if a container cycle is inadvertently used for instruments?
Why is it important to inspect devices with an outer insulation coating?
Why is it important to inspect devices with an outer insulation coating?
What should be done with damaged, incomplete, or malfunctioning devices?
What should be done with damaged, incomplete, or malfunctioning devices?
What is the purpose of function testing telescopes and light cables?
What is the purpose of function testing telescopes and light cables?
What should be checked for on each device prior to assembly?
What should be checked for on each device prior to assembly?
What is the purpose of the track and trace system in the modern CSSD?
What is the purpose of the track and trace system in the modern CSSD?
What happens when a new processing cycle begins in a computerized track and trace system?
What happens when a new processing cycle begins in a computerized track and trace system?
What is the purpose of the handheld barcode readers in the IAP room?
What is the purpose of the handheld barcode readers in the IAP room?
What is generated when a barcode label is scanned by the specialist preparing the tray?
What is generated when a barcode label is scanned by the specialist preparing the tray?
What is used in cases where a computerized track and trace system is not available?
What is used in cases where a computerized track and trace system is not available?
What is the primary consideration when arranging devices in a surgical instrument tray?
What is the primary consideration when arranging devices in a surgical instrument tray?
Why is it important to use a checklist when assembling a surgical instrument tray?
Why is it important to use a checklist when assembling a surgical instrument tray?
What is the recommended method for storing forceps in a surgical instrument tray?
What is the recommended method for storing forceps in a surgical instrument tray?
What should be done to devices with ratchets before sterilization?
What should be done to devices with ratchets before sterilization?
What is the purpose of following the manufacturer's IFU when sterilizing devices?
What is the purpose of following the manufacturer's IFU when sterilizing devices?
Why is it important to verify the contents of a surgical instrument tray against its checklist?
Why is it important to verify the contents of a surgical instrument tray against its checklist?
