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Decontamination - AnswerWhat area of CS are soiled instruments and other items received?
Cleaning - AnswerWhat is the first step in the sterilization process?
PPE - AnswerWhat must CS technicians wear for special attire to minimize their exposure to
blood borne pathogens and other contaminant?
The day or evening before needed - AnswerWhen should instrument sets and other required
instrumentation needed for all surgical procedures for an entire day be "pulled" (collected)?
IFU - AnswerWhat are the detailed instructions, provided by the manufacturer, on how to
use and process medical devices called?
Employability Skills - AnswerWhat are the use of analytical skills to solve problems and make
decisions a component of in knowledge and skill dimensions?
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) - AnswerWhat can occur in the course of being treated
in a hospital?
Job Description - AnswerWhat human resource tool identifies major tasks performed by
persons in specific positions?
, Formal Education - AnswerIn the future, which of the following will more frequently become
a requirement for working in a CS dept?
Preference Card - AnswerWhat document identifies a physician's needs for a specific medical
procedure?
False - AnswerT/F: Because all CS depts are structured alike, healthcare facilities use one
standard job description for all CS Techs.
legal responsibility - AnswerWhat is maintaining confidentiality an example of?
Decentralization of CS responsibilities - AnswerWhat is not a growing trend in CS?
from soiled ares to clean processing areas within CS - AnswerIn CS, the concept of "one-way
flow of materials" refers to the movement of products:
Safe to handle - AnswerSurgical instruments should be inspected when they are
Assigned and authorized personnel meeting the facilities dress code reqs - AnswerEach area
in a CS dept should be restricted to:
False - AnswerT/F: Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for CS Techs
a system of healthcare providers - AnswerAn integrated delivery network is:
False - AnswerT/F: Central Service technicians must be able to identify approximately 100
surgical instruments in order to be proficient in their job
True - AnswerT/F: Depts that perform CS functions may go by other names at different
facilities. For example, SPD, Surgical Supply, etc.