Sterile tech

What are Standard Precautions protocols required by?

OSHA mandates these protocols for safety.

Who must adhere to departmental dress codes?

Everyone entering the Central Service department.

What are inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria called?

Fomites are responsible for this transmission.

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

They should be swept daily and wet-mopped weekly.

What is the absence of disease-causing microorganisms called?

Asepsis indicates this condition.

Which bone supports the tongue during swallowing?

The hyoid bone provides this support.

Where are nerves and blood supply located in the skin?

These are found in the dermis layer.

What are the smallest bones of the body found?

They are located in the middle ear.

What are the smallest structural units of life called?

Cells possess these basic characteristics.

Which branch of science studies body part functions?

Physiology focuses on these functions.

What connects muscle to bone?

Tendons serve this connective role.

What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act address?

It ensures patient confidentiality.

What is a rule designed to govern behavior called?

This is known as a regulation.

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

The EPA must register it.

What happens if healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices?

They must be cleared by the FDA.

What is the main role of sterile processing?

To enhance the quality of patient care.

What is required for compliance with OSHA?

It is mandated by law.