Study Chapter 1

Question 1

One-way flow
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Answer 1

Question 2

The processing cycle
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Answer 2

Question 3

Before instruments can be used to treat other patients, reusable items must be thoroughly

Answer 3

Cleaned, inspected, disinfected and/or sterilized

Question 4

Who performs the important reprocessing activities for reusable items?

Answer 4

The Sterile Processing department (SPD)

Question 5

What are the benefits MIS provide to patients?

Answer 5

Shorter hospital stays
Smaller incision
Shorter recovery times
Reduced trauma

Question 6

MIS procedures require _____ , which requires _____

Answer 6

Complex instrumentation, which requires complex processing protocols

Question 7

MIS means

Answer 7

Minimally invasive surgery

Question 8

MIS is a surgical procedure performed in a manner that causes

Answer 8

Little to no trauma or injury to the patient

Question 9

MIS is often performed through a ____
What does it use?

Answer 9

Cannula
Lasers, endoscopes, and laparoscopes

Question 10

What are five characteristics on minimally invasive procedures?
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Minimal

Answer 10

1. Smaller amounts of anesthesia
2. Smaller incisions
3. Less tissue damage and bleeding
4. Less pain
5. Minimal scarring

Question 11

What are different names for sterile processing?

Answer 11

Central processing
Surgical supply and processing

Question 12

SPD is the ____ for the delivery of soiled (used) medical devices

Answer 12

Central location

Question 13

SPD is the ____ of clean and sterile items.

Answer 13

Distribution

Question 14

Soiled materials must be _____ from their clean counterparts to ensure acceptable processing conditions

Answer 14

Isolated