to watch, observe, listen to or check over a period of time

record keeping is

ultrasonic cleaners use a process called

documentation of the disinfection process should include

to ensure _____ of the disinfectant, test strips are used

CI test failure can be caused by (choose all that apply)

the 4 R's

tasks performed by CS techs require specific

commercially prepared PCD's are currently not available for

every load containing implants should be monitored with a PCD containing

______ are the most accepted means for providing quality assurance for H2O2 sterilizers

how often must room temp and humidity be checked and recorded?

designed to respond with a chemical change to one or more physical conditions

internal CI's should be placed

a BI that does not go through the sterilization process

it is important to keep records because

why is it important to keep records?

processes that should be documented include

validation is done by

in which sterilizer are BI's processed without a PCD?

monitoring dress codes is

Label information on sterilization packages, trays or containers that identifies the sterilizer, cycle run and date of sterilization.

DART is a ______ indicator.

at least daily

Continuing _____ records are kept to provide evidence that an employee has kept current and is aware of new best practices.

A _______ should be run in every sterilizer load that contains an implant.

a negative BI proves the load is sterile.

when using low-level disinfectants it is necessary to document the expiration date of the test strips.

______ should occur for new employees and those who move to new positions.

"Ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, and ozone sterilization process do not all need to be monitored using chemical, physical, and biological monitors"

Before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system it must be

Bowie Dick tests should be run in:

Laryngoscope blades and anesthesia breathing circuits are examples of______ devices

Ethylene Oxide is appropriate for point of use processing because of its long cycle times

Sterile packages should be stored no lower than 4-8 inches from the floor

Immediate use sterilization is commonly performed in hospitals

Wicking materials are used to

Sterilizer recording charts and/or printouts should be checked

Relative humidity is sterile processing should be maintained