Surgical Device Inspection and Testing
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Surgical Device Inspection and Testing

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What is the primary concern when fine fibers from lint contaminate surgical instruments?

  • Instrument malfunction
  • Equipment corrosion
  • Air quality degradation
  • Patient wound infection (correct)
  • How often should environmental cleaning be carried out in accordance with hospital infection control policies and procedures?

  • Daily (correct)
  • Monthly
  • Quarterly
  • Weekly
  • What is the purpose of microbiological monitoring in the IAP room?

  • To serve as an early warning system for environmental quality (correct)
  • To monitor air quality
  • To inspect instrument cleanliness
  • To detect equipment malfunction
  • What is the purpose of placing contact or settle plates in pre-planned locations in the IAP room?

    <p>To monitor microbiological contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should part of the sampling program be carried out when the facility is unoccupied?

    <p>To determine the baseline contamination level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to compare the results of microbiological testing in the IAP room?

    <p>Baseline counts of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if devices have non-sticking joints?

    <p>Use a water-based lubricant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking the edges of clamping RMD?

    <p>To prevent overlap of edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to check all screws on jointed RMD?

    <p>To prevent loosening during the cleaning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a computerized track and trace system in a CSSD?

    <p>To track and trace devices through the decontamination process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generated when a barcode label is scanned in a track and trace system?

    <p>A packing list and a unique barcode label</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced at the start of a new processing cycle in a track and trace system?

    <p>A new unique unit number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of inspecting devices under magnification?

    <p>To identify small pieces of bioburden or debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked in devices with hinges, such as artery forceps and clamps?

    <p>Ease of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking insulated devices with a diathermy pin point tester?

    <p>To identify damage to outer insulation coatings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with damaged, incomplete, or malfunctioning devices?

    <p>Report them immediately to the supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of inspecting RMDs from a set?

    <p>Inspecting each device separately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to check devices with an outer insulation coating, such as diathermy forceps?

    <p>To prevent burn risks to patients and/or users</p> Signup and view all the answers

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