Handwritten Notes

How many patients develop a Healthcare-associated infection each year?

Approximately 1 million.

Why should jewelry not be worn in the Central Service department?

They harbor bacteria.

How long should hands be lathered and scrubbed during handwashing?

At least 20 seconds.

What should Central Service Techs wear to protect against splashes?

Fluid-Resistant Gowns.

What is the main theory of Standard Precautions?

Patients may pose a risk of infection regardless of diagnosis.

Which organization requires following Standard Precautions protocols?

OSHA.

Who must adhere to departmental dress codes in the Central Service department?

Everyone entering the Central Service department.

What are inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria called?

Fomites.

How often should floors in the Central Service department be wet-mopped?

Wet-mopped weekly.

What is the absence of disease-causing microorganisms called?

Asepsis.

What is the recommended air exchange rate for the decontamination area?

20 air exchanges per hour.

What type of pressure is required for decontamination areas?

Negative pressure.

What are nosocomial infections?

Infections occurring during hospital treatment.

Can Central Service Technicians break the chain of infection?

True.

What attire must Central Service Technicians wear?

PPE.

Do healthy people harbor or transmit bacteria?

False.

Do anaerobic bacteria require oxygen to live?

False.

Are viruses larger than bacteria?

False.

What helps some microorganisms survive adverse conditions?

Spores.

What are bacteria that cause diseases called?

Pathogens.

What is the practice of ethics in healthcare?

Doing the right thing.

What must be available for each chemical in the department according to OSHA?

An SDS.

What establishes sterilization practice standards?

AAMI.

What is a rule designed to govern behavior called?

Regulation.

What must be evaluated before a pesticide can be marketed in the U.S.?

Registration by the EPA.

How often should cleaning instructions be requested from manufacturers?

Each time the item is purchased.