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A pick list contains information that
Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism
cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull?
Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully
checked for cleanliness and function.
False
The term "periosteal elevator" means
an instrument used to remove tissue around the bone
Viruses
Have no means of movement on their own.
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to
properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving
surgical removal of the leg below the knee.
The body's control center is the
central nervous system.
Prefix word element
comes before the root.
The muscular system
,1)Assists with movement, 2) Produces heat for the body, 3) pumps blood throughout the body.
Microbes
1) Can be useful in food products, 2) are useful to break down sewage, 3) can produce toxins.
Prefix, suffix and roots are called word elements and are contained in all medical terms.
True
The pupil of the eye is the
circular opening that controls the amount of light entering the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue.
False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is
allows for maximization of people and services.
Prions are
abnormal forms of protein
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which
repairs a muscle layer that is allowing all or part of an organ to project through an opening.
The abbreviation CR relates to a surgical procedure for
Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision.
Bacteria which cause disease are called
pathogens
The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for
ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is
Activities that prevent infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have
Negative air flow.
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts
, at the point of use.
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of
everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation.
Center for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines
False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to
prevent cross contamination.
Automatic washers clean using a spray force action called impingement
True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called
Medwatch.
When removing personal protective equipment you should remove_____ first
shoe covers
What word element tells the primary meaning of the word
Root word element.
The concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products
from soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central service.
What traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the clean assembly area of Central
Service
Semi restricted
End of procedure point-of-use guidelines include removing gross soil, disassembling of multi-
part instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept moist
True
The association of peri-Operative registered nurses is
A professional organization that writes guidelines for the OR.
When putting on PPE it is important to put the mask on first
False
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Verified A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026
A pick list contains information that
Identifies the supplies and instruments needed for a specific doctor and procedure
The basic unit of a living organism
cell
What is the name of the surgical procedure where an opening is made into the skull?
Craniotomy
The decontamination area of the central service department is where instruments are carefully
checked for cleanliness and function.
False
The term "periosteal elevator" means
an instrument used to remove tissue around the bone
Viruses
Have no means of movement on their own.
The sterile storage area in a central service department should be restricted to
properly attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
The abbreviation BKA refers to a surgical procedure involving
surgical removal of the leg below the knee.
The body's control center is the
central nervous system.
Prefix word element
comes before the root.
The muscular system
,1)Assists with movement, 2) Produces heat for the body, 3) pumps blood throughout the body.
Microbes
1) Can be useful in food products, 2) are useful to break down sewage, 3) can produce toxins.
Prefix, suffix and roots are called word elements and are contained in all medical terms.
True
The pupil of the eye is the
circular opening that controls the amount of light entering the eye
Skin is a type of connective tissue.
False
An advantage of centralizing central service management is
allows for maximization of people and services.
Prions are
abnormal forms of protein
A herniorrhaphy is a surgical procedure which
repairs a muscle layer that is allowing all or part of an organ to project through an opening.
The abbreviation CR relates to a surgical procedure for
Treating a fractured bone without a surgical incision.
Bacteria which cause disease are called
pathogens
The US Food and Drug administration is responsible for
ensuring food, drugs and cosmetics are safe for use.
The basics of aseptic technique is
Activities that prevent infection
The decontamination area of the central service department should have
Negative air flow.
Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts
, at the point of use.
The proper handling of instrumentation is the responsibility of
everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation.
Center for Disease Control guidelines are considered regulatory guidelines
False
One of the goals of point-of-use preparation and transport is to
prevent cross contamination.
Automatic washers clean using a spray force action called impingement
True
The federal program designed for the voluntary reporting of device related problems is called
Medwatch.
When removing personal protective equipment you should remove_____ first
shoe covers
What word element tells the primary meaning of the word
Root word element.
The concept of "one-way flow of materials" refers to the movement of products
from soiled areas to clean processing areas within Central service.
What traffic control/dress code requirements applies to the clean assembly area of Central
Service
Semi restricted
End of procedure point-of-use guidelines include removing gross soil, disassembling of multi-
part instruments, and ensuring instruments are kept moist
True
The association of peri-Operative registered nurses is
A professional organization that writes guidelines for the OR.
When putting on PPE it is important to put the mask on first
False
