IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 1 (Complete) Questions And Answers 2024.

IAHCSMM CRCST 8TH EDITION - CHAPTER 1 (Complete) Questions And Answers 2024. CHAPTER 1 - TERMS - correct answer. CHAPTER 1 - TERMS Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) - correct answer. A surgical procedure done in a manner that causes little or no trauma or injury to the patient; it is often performed through a cannula using lasers, endoscopes or laparoscopes. Compared with other procedures, minimally invasive procedures involve smaller incisions, less bleeding, smaller amounts of anesthesia, less pain and minimal scarring. Integrated delivery network (IDN) - correct answer. A system of healthcare providers and organizations that provides (or arranges to provide) a coordinated range of services to a specific population. Decontamination - correct answer. To make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances; the reduction of contamination to an acceptable level. Personal protective equipment (PPE) - correct answer. A part of standard precautions for all healthcare workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood and body fluid of any patient. PPE includes fluid fluid-resistant protective clothing, disposable gloves, eye protection, face masks and shoe covers. Instructions for Use (IFU) - correct answer. Information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process the device. Case cart system - correct answer. An inventory control system for products/equipment typically used in an Operating Room that involves use of an enclosed or covered cart generally prepared for one surgical case, and not used for general supply replenishment. Case cart - correct answer. A cart prepared for an individual procedure. Case carts usually contain all instruments, supplies and utensils needed for a specific procedure. Doctor's (Physician's) preference card - correct answer. A document that identifies a physician's needs (requests and preferences) for a specific medical procedure. Preference cards usually contain information regarding the instruments, equipment, supplies and utensils used by a specific physician. They may also include reminders for the staff of the physician's preferences regarding patient draping, instruments and supplies. Case cart pull sheet (pick list) - correct answer. A list of specific supplies, utensils and instruments for a specific procedure. Central Service technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for individual procedures. Material Management department - correct answer. The healthcare department responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, and managing inventory (consumable supplies). Standard precautions - correct answer. Method of using appropriate barriers to reduce the risk of transmission of blood borne and other pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. It is the basic level of infection control to prevent transmission of infectious organisms from contact with blood and all other body fluids to non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. This standard applies to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infectious status. Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI) - correct answer. An infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. If the infection develops in a patient on or after day three of admission to the hospital or healthcare facility, the infection is referred to as a hospital-acquired or healthcare-associated infection. Job description - correct answer. A human resources tool that identifies the major tasks performed by individuals in specific positions. Certification - correct answer. Association/industry recognition attained by individuals with educational and/or work experience requirements who successfully complete an examination process demonstrating their nowledge of pertinent, job-related subject matter. CHAPTER 1 - PRE-TEST - correct answer. CHAPTER 1 - PRE-TEST T - Text Reference Page 18. - correct answer. Central Service Technicians practice resource management when they control costs and reduce waste. T/F T - Text Reference Page 9. - correct answer. Central Service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items: soiled items, clean items and sterile items. T/F F - Job descriptions differ from facility to facility. Text Reference Page 18. - correct answer. Because all Central Service Departments are structured alike, healthcare facilities use one standard job description for all Central Service Technicians. T/F F - Career ladders provide opportunities for professional growth. Text Reference Page 19. - correct answer. Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for Central Service Technicians. T/F F - Ethics relates to knowing the difference between right and wrong. Central Service Technicians make decisions between right and wrong every day. Text Reference Page 17. - correct answer. Since Central Service Technicians do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply to them. T/F T - Text Reference Page 10. - correct answer. Departments that perform central service functions may go by other names at different facilities. For example, Sterile Processing and Distribution, Surgical Supply, etc. T/F F - Central Service Technicians face hazards from chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, fire, etc. Text Reference Page 17. - correct answer. Since modern Central Service Departments are virtually risk-free, Central Service Technicians need not be concerned with safety practices. T/F T - Text Reference Page 16. - correct answer. Central Service Technicians must be able to adapt to change. T/F F - Text Reference Page 15. - correct answer. The use of good verbal communication skills is the most important and most used skill for Central Service technicians to provide or obtain information. T/F F - Central Service Technicians must be able to identify 100's of instruments. Text Reference Page 11. - correct answer. Central Service Technicians must be able to identify approximately 100 surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their job. T/F CHAPTER 1 - REVIEW QUIZ - correct answer. CHAPTER 1 - REVIEW QUIZ decentralization of Central Service responsibilities - correct answer. Which of the following is not a growing trend in Central Service? decentralization of Central Service responsibilities