Ch. 20 - CST In Ancillary Department Support

What is one of the roles of the Sterile Processing department?

• Managing hospital finances

• Supporting ancillary departments

• Conducting patient surgeries

• Administering medications

What is a key strategy discussed in the learning objectives for managing patient care equipment?

• Ignoring maintenance schedules

• Discussing strategies

• Reducing staff

• Increasing patient load

Why is communication and coordination important according to the learning objectives?

• It helps in reducing costs

• It relates to ancillary support

• It increases patient wait times

• It decreases staff workload

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What does the level of service provided by the CS department depend on?

• The type of equipment used

• The number of staff available

• The healthcare facility

• The time of day

Where are services provided by the SPD limited to in some facilities?

• The emergency room

• The operating room (OR)

• The patient wards

• The cafeteria

What must SPDs develop if service is provided outside the OR?

• A new training program

• A system for safe, timely, and cost-effective service

• A marketing strategy

• A patient feedback form

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the primary purpose of portable (mobile) patient care equipment?

• To entertain patients

• To assist in the care and treatment of patients

• To decorate hospital rooms

• To store medical records

Which of the following is an example of patient care equipment?

• Suction units

• Hospital cafeteria trays

• Office chairs

• Medical textbooks

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for patient care equipment?

• Must be readily available when needed.

• Must be colorful and aesthetically pleasing.

• Must be safe.

• Must be free from soil and contaminates.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is one of the management requirements for patient care equipment?

• Must be used by a single patient only.

• Must be managed effectively.

• Must be disposable after one use.

• Must be stored in a locked cabinet.