Sterile Processing, Chapter 1
Introduction to Central Service.
Soiled instruments and other item are received in the _____ area of Central Service Department?
✔✔Decontamination
_____ is the first step in sterilizatio
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Sterile Processing, Chapter 1
Introduction to Central Service.
Soiled instruments and other item are received in the _____ area of Central Service Department?
✔✔Decontamination
_____ is the first step in sterilization process? ✔✔Cleaning
Central Service Technicians must wear special attire referred to as ____ to minimize their exposure
to bloodborne pathogens and other contaminants. ✔✔PPE
Instrument sets and others required instrumentation needed for all surgical procedure for an entire
day are usually pulled(collected). ✔✔The day or evening before they will be used.
What type of air pressure is required for decontamination areas? ✔✔Negative.
The used of analytical skills to solve problems and make decisions is a component of which of the
following knowledge and skills dimensions? ✔✔Employability Skills.
Nosocomial infections are? ✔✔Those which occur in the course of being treated in a hospital.
Human resources tool identifies major task performed by person in specific position is called a?
✔✔Job Description.
In the future, which of the following will more frequently become a requirement for working in a
Central Service Department? ✔✔Formal Education.
Which of the following is the most popular title for the Central Service Department head?
✔✔Director.
The largest customer of Central Service is: ✔✔The operating room.
Which of the following is not a growing trend in central service? ✔✔Decentralization of Central
Service responsibilities.
In the central service, the concept of " one-way flow of material" refers to the movement of
products: ✔✔From soiled to clean processing areas within central service.
Surgical instruments should be inspected: ✔✔After they are cleaned.
The sterile storage area in a Central Service Department should be restricted to: ✔✔Properly
attired personnel meeting facility requirements.
Since central service technicians do not handle money, ethics considerations do not apply to them.
✔✔False.
Central Service Technicians practice resources management when they control costs and reduce
waste. ✔✔True.
Central Service Technicians must be able to identify approximately 100 surgical instruments in
order to be proficient in their job. ✔✔False.
Central Service Technicians must be able to adapt to change. ✔✔True.
Because all central service department have the same structure, Healthcare facilities use one
standardized job description for all central service technicians. ✔✔False.
Career growth and progression is virtually non-existent for Central service technicians. ✔✔False.
Department that perform central service function may go by other names at different facilities. For
example, Sterile Processing and Distribution, surgical supply, etc. ✔✔True.
Central Service workflow can be divided into the handling of 3 categories of items. ✔✔False.
The used of positive and negative air pressure in the central service department is designed to take
the place of heating and conditioning. ✔✔False.
Since modern central service department are virtually risk-free, central service technicians need to
be concerned with safety practice. ✔✔False.
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