Point-of-Use Treatment and Transportation of Surgical Instruments Flashcards
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What is the correct traffic flow principle that should be maintained in a sterile processing department?
Answer: One-way flow from soiled/decontamination → clean assembly → sterile storage with no cross-traffic
SPD is designed with a one-directional workflow to prevent contaminated items from re-entering clean or sterile areas, maintaining strict separation of soiled and clean zones.
Which of the following statements about instrument count sheets during transport is correct?
Answer: Instrument count sheets travel with the case tray to ensure all items are accounted for and returned
Count sheets accompany the tray to SPD so technicians can verify all instruments are present before and after processing, supporting patient safety and accountability.
How should instruments with a manufacturer's 'single-use only' designation be handled?
Answer: They must be discarded after a single patient use and never reprocessed
Single-use devices (SUDs) are cleared by the FDA for one use only; reprocessing them without following FDA regulations is illegal and poses patient safety risks.
What temperature range should be maintained in the instrument transport cart or container during inter-facility transport?
Answer: No specific temperature range is required, but items must remain moist and contained
There is no mandated temperature range for soiled instrument transport, but maintaining moisture and proper containment is required to prevent soil from drying and to contain biological hazards.
Which PPE should SPD technicians wear when receiving soiled instruments in the decontamination area?
Answer: Heavy-duty gloves, fluid-resistant gown, face shield, and shoe covers
Full PPE is required in the decontamination area because technicians handle instruments contaminated with blood, tissue, and other potentially infectious materials.
What should be done with an instrument that is found to be broken or damaged during point-of-use inspection?
Answer: Remove it from service, tag it, and send it for repair or disposal
Damaged instruments must be removed from service immediately, tagged as damaged, and sent for repair or disposal to prevent patient injury or inadequate performance.