HSPA Regulations and Standards Compliance 3

Question 1

What standard addresses safe ethylene oxide sterilization in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

AAMI ST41

Answer

AAMI ST41 covers ETO sterilization safety and effectiveness in healthcare facilities.

Question 2

What is AORN's role in sterile processing standards?

Accepted Answer

AORN publishes perioperative practice guidelines relevant to instrument handling and sterilization

Answer

AORN publishes evidence-based guidelines that complement AAMI standards and impact SPD practices.

Question 3

What are OSHA permissible exposure limits for glutaraldehyde?

Accepted Answer

0.05 ppm ceiling limit

Answer

OSHA has a ceiling limit of 0.05 ppm, meaning this concentration should never be exceeded.

Question 4

What documentation must be maintained for biological indicator testing?

Accepted Answer

Complete records of every BI test including date, sterilizer ID, cycle number, BI lot, result, and operator

Answer

Complete documentation of every BI test is required for traceability and compliance.

Question 5

What is a 'recall' in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

Retrieving and quarantining items from a load when monitoring indicates sterilization failure

Answer

A recall involves retrieving all items from a suspect sterilization load when monitoring indicates potential failure.

(HSPA) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Certification Practice Test