CIS Specialty Instrumentation Sets Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is a key consideration when assembling an orthopedic total joint replacement instrument set?

Accepted Answer

Instruments must be organized by surgical sequence with proper sizing progression and balanced weight

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Instruments can be placed randomly

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Only implants need to be included

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No special organization required

Question 2

Why do ophthalmic instruments require separate handling from general surgical instruments?

Accepted Answer

Their extremely delicate tips and precision mechanisms can be damaged by standard handling processes

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They are more expensive

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They do not need sterilization

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They react with standard instruments

Question 3

What special processing is required for neurosurgical craniotomy instruments?

Accepted Answer

Meticulous bone debris removal from drill components and sharp-edge verification on curettes and dissectors

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No special processing

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Only alcohol wiping

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Always disposable

Question 4

How should loaner or consignment instrument sets be processed upon arrival?

Accepted Answer

Inspect, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize through the facility's standard cycle

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Use directly as received

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Only sterilize if visibly dirty

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The vendor handles sterilization

Question 5

What is the purpose of a preference card or pick list for specialty instrument sets?

Accepted Answer

To document the specific instruments and supplies a surgeon requires for a particular procedure

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To display the manufacturer's catalog

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To track repair history

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To calculate procedure cost

Question 6

What challenge does processing instruments from bariatric surgery present?

Accepted Answer

Extended-length instruments require longer cleaning brushes, specialized tray configurations, and thorough lumen cleaning

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Identical to standard instruments

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Cannot be sterilized

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Only require external cleaning