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13 Cards in this Set
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The first step in sterilization is |
Cleaning |
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What step follows the initial gross cleaning |
Decontamination |
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Decontamination facts |
Become safe for handling after this. Removes contaminants and blood. |
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Define sterilization |
The process of destroying all microbes on a substance by exposure to chemical and physical agents. The complete elimination of all forms of microbes |
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Define disinfection |
Chemical or physical process of destroying all pathogenic microbes, except spores |
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Define decontamination |
Use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy blood borne on a surface |
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What is the single most important step in making medical device ready for reuse |
Cleaning |
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What is the second critical step in sterilization process |
Decontamination |
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Explain class 1 wound |
Clean. Not infected or inflamed. Not a result of penetrating trauma. Did not enter the respiratory, alimentary or genitourinary tract. |
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Describe class 2 wound |
Contaminated. Respiratory, alimentary or genitourinary entered under controlled conditions. No infection. No spillage |
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Class 3 wound explain |
Contaminated. Wound was fresh and open, visible spillage, acute non purulent inflammation. Or a major break in sterile technique during the procedure |
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Describe class 4 wound |
Dirty. Old opened wound with retained tissue, gangrene or necrosis. Purulence. Perforated viscera. |
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What does the ultrasonic cleaner do |
Cleaning or decontamination. Removes debris through the process called cavitation. |
