, Before opening any sterilely Integrity of the package
packaged item, what is MOST
important to verify
about the package?
Describe strike-through: contamination that occurs due to moisture wicking through a surface
During manual cleaning of lukewarm water, detergent, and an enzymatic cleaner with a neutral pH
surgical instruments, what water
temperature and types of
solutions should be used? (3)
What term is used to describe the turnover
process of removing all soiled
linen, waste, and instruments
from the room and cleaning
furniture, floors, or other
contaminated surfaces in
preparation for opening new
supplies for a subsequent
case?
The Bowie-Dick test is performed for pre vacuum air removal steam
which sterilization method?
The physical or chemical process sterilization
by which all living
microorganisms, including spores,
are killed is
What term is used for inanimate fomites
objects that harbor
microorganisms that contribute
to
environmental contamination?
Describe what "milking" the the process of lubricating stainless steel instruments
instruments is:
When opening a wrapped item 1 inch from the edge
such as a gown on a Mayo stand,
the contents and wrapper are
considered sterile up to what
distance from the edge of the
wrapper?
What position is an acceptable clasped at waist level
placement of a scrubbed,
gowned, and gloved surgical
technologist's hands?
What type of dating system Julian
denotes the number of the
calendar day from 1 through
365/366?
What sterilization method is saturated steam sterilization