Specialty Instrumentation Sets Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What special handling is required for flexible endoscope reprocessing?
Answer: Manual pre-cleaning at point of use, leak testing, channel brushing, high-level disinfection or sterilization, and strict drying protocols
Flexible endoscopes require immediate bedside pre-cleaning, mandatory leak testing, channel brushing and flushing, validated HLD or sterilization, and thorough forced-air drying.
How should cardiac surgery instrument sets be organized?
Answer: Separated into sub-trays by procedure phase: opening, bypass, repair, and closing
Cardiac sets are organized into phase-specific sub-trays presented sequentially to support surgical workflow and minimize instrument searching.
What unique processing requirement applies to spinal surgery instruments?
Answer: Strict organization of implant trays with threaded component cleaning and count verification
Spinal instruments include numerous threaded components that trap bone and tissue, requiring meticulous organization, cleaning, and count verification.
Why do MIS instrument sets require different tray configurations than open surgery sets?
Answer: MIS instruments are long, narrow, and often insulated, requiring specialized holders preventing tip damage and insulation abrasion
MIS instruments are typically long, narrow-diameter, and often insulated, requiring specialized holders that prevent tip damage and insulation abrasion.
What is the critical consideration for instruments from suspected prion disease cases?
Answer: Prions resist standard sterilization and require special protocols including extended steam cycles or instrument destruction
Prions are extraordinarily resistant to standard sterilization. Special protocols include extended steam at 134°C for 18 minutes, chemical treatment, or instrument destruction.
How should pediatric instrument sets be differentiated from adult sets during processing?
Answer: Specifically sized instruments requiring separate storage, clear labeling, and distinct tray configurations
Pediatric instruments are specifically sized for smaller anatomy, requiring separate clearly labeled storage, distinct tray configurations, and size-appropriate cleaning tools.