Sterile Processing Exam 1 Recap

Front

What does a pick list help with in surgery preparation?

Back

Identifies the supplies and instruments for a specific doctor and procedure.

Front

Mallory is working in the Prep and Pack area of a hospital. She is considering wearing acrylic nails to work. Why should Mallory avoid wearing acrylic nails in this environment?

Back

Allow fungus to grow beneath them

Front

Decontamination of instruments and equipment starts:

Back

At the point of use

Front

Who is responsible for the proper handling of the instrumentation during a busy day in the operating room?

Back

Everyone who comes in contact with the instrumentation

Front

This diagram represents ___________________

Back

Chain of infection

Front

How many links are in the chain of infection?

Back

6

Front

What comes next in the chain of infection? Agent, reservoir, portal of exit,_________.

Back

mode of transmission

Front

What is the first link in the chain of infection?

Back

Identify Pathogen

Front

James is about to lift a heavy box at work. To avoid injury, he remembers to always bend at his ____.

Back

hips and knees

Front

What is body mechanics?

Back

Moving and positioning the body in ways that prevent injury