Chapter 1

Question 1

WHAT IS CENTRAL IN CENTRAL SERVICE?

Answer 1

• reprocessing activities, which are carried out in one department under one system and set of standards
• suggests that services are centralized
• processing soiled goods and sterilizing devices so they are ready for the next procedure is typically conducted in one centralized location

Question 2

WHAT IS SERVICE IN CENTRAL SERVICE?

Answer 2

• the key to central service
• provides assistance with patient care by providing customers with instruments, equipment, supplies, and utensils

Question 3

ONE WAY WORK FLOW? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

Answer 3

• soiled area (decontamination) clean processing (preparation and packaging) sterile storage area (sterilization and sterile storage/distribution)
• purpose
• to prevent cross-contamination
• to facilitate one-way flow of goods and maintain distinction between soiled and clean work areas
• physical barriers or walls are used to segregate the functional areas of CS

Question 4

WHAT IS CPD LARGEST DEPARTMENT?

Answer 4

OPERATING ROOM

Question 5

LIST ALL THE GIVEN NAMES FOR CPD?

Answer 5

• Central Processing
• Sterile Processing and Distribution
• Central Sterile Supply
• Surgical Supply and Processing

Question 6

WORK DESCRIPTION FOR DECON?

Answer 6

The physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object (e.g. medical device that may be contaminated with harmful microbes) safe for further handling

Question 7

WORK DESCRIPTION OF PREP AND PACK?

Answer 7

• each item is carefully inspected for cleanliness, proper function, and possible defects
• instruments and other devices are assembled, packaged and labeled in preparation for sterilization

Question 8

WORK DESCRIPTION OF STERILIZATION?

Answer 8

• items to be sterilized must be properly identified
• correct methods and parameters for sterilization must be followed
• load and operate sterilizers properly
• follow sterilization quality assurance measures

Question 9

WORK DESCRIPTION OF STERILE STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION?

Answer 9

• supply area dedicated to the storage of sterile instruments and clean or sterile supplies
• receive, store, and dispense supplies and sterile instruments

Question 10

WHAT IS DECONTAMINATION?

Answer 10

area where all soiled instruments and other items are received

the physical or chemical process that renders an inanimate object safe for further handling

involves thorough cleaning process accomplished with manual or mechanical cleaning

cleaning is the first step in the sterilization process

CS technicians must have an in-depth knowledge of the items to be cleaned in the area, and must select the appropriate method of decontamination recommended by the device manufacturer

items must be properly sorted, disassembled, and cleaned

always refer to the IFU (Instructions for Use) to follow proper reprocessing methods

majority of instruments come down from the OR (OUR #1 CUSTOMER)

Question 11

WHERE CAN YOU REFER ON HOW TO PROCESS INSTRUMENTS? WHAT IS IFU?

Answer 11

• refer to Instructions for Use (IFU)
• information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and process devices

Question 12

WHAT DOES PPE STAND FOR?

Answer 12

• personal protective equipment
• a part of standard precautions for all healthcare workers to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when in contact with blood and body fluid of any patient

Question 13

IN DECONTAMINATION, WHAT PPE ARE INVOLVED?

Answer 13

• fluid-resistant facemask
• eye protection
• fluid-resistant cover gown
• general purpose utility gloves
• fluid-resistant show covers