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Flashcards by Ariel Bennett, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Break down the word Bilateral Salipingoophorectomy and give the abbreviation for it | Removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries. BSO. |
| In medical terms, the last word element is the: | Suffix |
| The origin of the majority of medical terms are: | Greek or Latin |
| The suffix -tome means a: | Cutting Instrument |
| The term ectomy means | Surgical Removal |
| The term itis means | Inflammation |
| The term septorhinoplasty means | Surgical restoration or repair of the nose |
| Para | Beside or Near |
| Abbreviation used in relation to a fractured bone | ORIF |
| Tells the primary meaning of the word | Root Word Element |
| A collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other, and form colonies which produce a protective gel that is very difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants | Biofilm |
| Departmental dress codes applies to | Everyone entering the Central Service department |
| Each year, approximately how many patients develop a healthcare-associated infection | 700,000 |
| The absence of microorganisms that cause disease | Asepsis |
| The decontamination area should have what kind of airflow | Negative |
| The main theory of standard precautions is | To treat all human blood and bodily fluids as infectious |
| The only way to interrupt the transmission of a causative agent is to | Eliminate it |
| The temperature of the decontamination area | 60 to 65 degrees |
| True or False: To facilitate cleaning, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry | False |
| To protect yourself from splashes and spills in the decontamination area, what should be worn | A fluid-resistant gown |
| True or False: Users are responsible to notify Central Service if they discover instruments or equipment that need repair | True |
| Users should notify the CS department of items requiring _____ for another case | Turnover/Turnaround |
| 5 Principles of Asepsis (in order) | 1. Know what's dirty 2. Know what's clean 3. Know what's sterile 4. Keep the three conditions separate 5. Remedy contamination immediately |
| True or False: When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities, facilities must consult the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as state and local laws for transporting biohazardous items | True |
| Why should jewelry NOT be worn in the CS department | It harbors bacteria |
| Written cleaning instructions for surgical instruments should be provided by | The device manufacturer |
| Detergents used in mechanical cleaners should be | Low foaming |
| How does the ultrasonic washer clean | Cavitation |
| Motion used to clean instruments | To and Fro |
| Instruments to be decontaminated should be pre-rinsed using | Cool water |
| In cleaning, it is important to remember that powered surgical instruments | Cannot be immersed |
| Pyrogens | Fever producing substances |
| How should rigid container filter retention plates be cleaned | They should be removed from the container and lid and cleaned separately |
| Untreated water | Increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits |
| What is the preferred pH for detergents used for most cleaning processes | Neutral pH |
| What is used to breakdown fatty tissue on instruments | Lipase Enzymes |
| When is lubrication of instruments performed | After Cleaning |
| Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true? a. Multi-level trays should be separated b. Trays with lids should be opened c. Instruments should be dissassembled and opened d. All items should be washed on the same cycle | D. All items should be washed on the same cycle |
| Why should water be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed | Excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process |
| In an automated washer the key source of disinfection is | Water Temperature |
| The use of heat to kill all microorganisms, except spores, is called | Thermal Disinfection |
| These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the growth of microorganisms | Antiseptics |
| This low-level disinfectant is incompatible with soap | Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATS) |
| Iodophors are a member of this chemical family | Halogens |
| Intermediate to low-level disinfectants | Phenolics |
| These are classified as high level disinfectants | Glutaraldehyde and ortho-phthalaldehydes |
| When using high-level disinfectants it is important to remember they may be deactivated by | Organic Matter |
| What should be used to thoroughly rinse (remove) all traces of disinfectant from an endoscope's channels | Treated Water |
| True or False: After applying instrument identification tape, instruments should be autoclaved to help the tape bond to the instrument | True |
| True or False: After use, loaner instrumentation must be decontaminated before it is shipped out | True |
| True or False: All flexible endoscopes have internal channels | False |
| An osteotome is | Used to cut or shave bone |
| True or False: During instrument manufacture the process of passivation helps build a protective chromium oxide layer on each instrument's surface | True |
| True or False: Flexible endoscopes that fail a leak test may continue to be used until the break/hole impacts the scope's function | False |
| How many times should instrument marking tape be wrapped around the instrument | 1.5 times |
| Kerrison/Laminectomy Rongeurs should be tested using | An index card |
| Before use, loaner instruments should | Be decontaminated |
| Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by | Gold Handles |
| The first step to inspect the insulation of a laparoscopic instrument is to | Check the collar at the distal tip |
| The place where the two parts of a ring handled instrument meet and pivot is called | The box lock |
| What is the purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments | To keep fluid from entering the unit |
| To properly test the sharpness of scissors four inches or less, use | Yellow Testing Material |
| What is the purpose of a suction stylet | To unclog the suction during surgery |
| Which of the following statements about endoscopes is true? A. Not all endoscopes can be process in an automatic endoscope reprocessor B. Ultrasonic cleaning is the process of choice for endoscopes C. Flexible endoscopes are not easily damaged D. All endoscopes should be steam sterilized | A. Not all endoscopes can be processed in an automatic endoscope reprocessor |
| What is the first step when processing a flexible endoscope | Leak Testing |
| Bacteria that cause disease are called | Pathogens |
| Chemical indicators are classified as | FDA Class II medical devices |
| True or False: Class III medical devices are identified as high risk | True |
| Healthcare regulations and standards establish | Minimal levels of quality and safety |
| Heart valves and pacemakers are examples of | FDA Class III medical devices |
| Medical device reporting is regulated by the | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Microorganisms reproduce by a process called | Binary Fission |
| Regulations under the Clean Air Act are administered by the | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| True or False: Staphylococcus is classified as a gram positive bacteria | True |
| True or False: The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a source for information about the proper processing of flexible endoscopes | True |
| The agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of disinfectants used by CS departments | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| The part of a cell that controls cell function | Nucleus |
| The virus that causes hepatitis B is transmitted by | Blood |
| This agency may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no specific regulations covering the solution | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| Under current regulations, who is required to report suspected medical device related deaths to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration A. Device Manufacturer B. Hospitals C. All of the above D. None of the above | C. All of the above |
| True or False: Viruses use fingerlike projections called flagella to help them move | False |
| Which type of bacteria grows best in warm temperatures and is the most harmful to humans | Mesophiles |
| Which of the following is a specific prion disease? A. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) B. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) C. Huntingtons Disease D. Common Vehicle Disease | A. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) |
| Which of the following is an example of a fungus? A. Pneumonia B. Tuberculosis C. Athlete's Foot D. Herpes Simplex | C. Athlete's Foot |
| Which type of bacteria is this? | Cocci |
| More than 55% of blood is made up of this yellowish liquid | Plasma |
| The hip joint is an example of a | Ball and Socket Joint |
| Another name for throat | Pharynx |
| The windpipe is also called | Trachea |
| The voicebox is also called | Larynx |
| The start of digestion happens here | Mouth |
| These muscles control involuntary movements like breathing, digestion, etc. | Smooth |
| This gland stimulates body growth | Pituitary |
| This organ filters the blood and removes amino acids and neutralizes some harmful toxins | Liver |
| This system gives the body shape and support | Skeletal System |
| The largest part of the human brain | Cerebrum |
| What does the acronym HIPAA stand for | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| BONUS: Chain of Infection (Hint: There's six links in the chain) | 1. Causative Agent 2. Reservoir 3. Portal of Exit 4. Mode of Transmission 5. Portal of Entry 6. Susceptible Host |
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