Sterile Processing, Chapter 1 Introduction to Central Service.

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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 fi... rst 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. [Show More]

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