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You have received a loaner instrument, w the IFU's. The Call the manufacturer to find out what you can do
IFU's state that the instrument is to be sterilized at 273
degrees , for 4 minutes. You usually run 270 degrees for 4
minutes. What should you do?
The set assembly count sheet calls for a Senns, dull. All unethical
you have is a Senns, sharp. What kind of behavior is
displayed if you put the sharp Senns in and put it in the
sterilizer?
Why not use sodium hypochlorite to clean surgical corrosive
instruments?
what is the process that adds the chromium oxide layer? passivation
following the EPA's regulations about EtO is : mandatory
The type of instruments used to add or remove fluid from syringes, cannulas, needles
the patients body or administer medications :
what is used to remove dried blood from an instrument ? proteolytic detergent
(no mention of a stain)
what should the pH be for a detergent used for manually 7-9
cleaning instruments?
to manage loaner sets from the time of receipt until clear policies and procedures
return, in an organized orderly way, there must be :
what should the technician do to minimize the shedding warm up jacket
of skin cells in prep & pack ? Put on :
rigid container max load testing is for : testing for actual use conditions
newly received PCE with power cords should be Bio Medical Engineering
checked and self labeled by :
all instruments being removed after cleaning in the US be rinsed with treated water
should
How should the air in decontamination be routed so as it should be vented directly to the outside
little possible will go into the hallway?
, according to AAMI, how much is the maximum allowable 25lbs
weight for a set, including the container?
which is more difficult for the human body ? Removing above the head
sets from :
where does the technician look to find out what the gauge
pressure is in the chamber?
what is the largest disadvantage in the exchange cart set up costs are considerable *********
distribution method *******
when sterilizing implants, or other items requiring a BI , bc the Class 5 doesn't contain any biological material in it
why is it NOT okay to only use a Class 5 integrating
indicator?
If a recall is required, what should the technician do? Recall ALL items to the last negative BI
How do you package a Frazier Suction Stylette ? Lay it in the top of the set, same rigid container as the suction tube
Where should gross contamination be removed? point of use
What kind of contamination is on a bloody instrument ? blood borne pathogen
What is this part of the instrument called ? (photo of shank
Pean, pointing to shank)
What is good about Tungsten Carbide jaws on needle The tungsten carbide inserts can be replaced if worn
holders ?
What kind of surgery REQUIRES a Heaney clamp? hysterectomy
What should be used to transport "used" PCE to an enclosure for each (closed case cart, plastic bag)
decontamination ?
A box of blue wrap was delivered. How should it be remove the wrap from the cardboard box and place it on the clean cart
delivered ?
What does this mean ? (circled 2 with line slashed over) single use, do not reprocess
(scissors with jaws closed in a peel pouch) what's wrong? instrument must be opened
Metatarsals are found in the : feet
what pre-vac setting is used for CJD contaminated 273 degrees F - 18 minutes
instruments ?
what must one do to ensure the patient doesn't contract make sure that the disinfection process is letter perfect
TASS ?