Identification Flashcards
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During incoming inspection of a loaner surgical set, the manifest lists 47 instruments but only 45 are present. What is the correct MDRAO-aligned response?
Answer: Document the discrepancy, notify the vendor, and do not release the set until resolved
Discrepancies between loaner manifests and actual counts must be documented and reported to the vendor; the set cannot be released to the OR until reconciled.
Which characteristic helps identify that an endoscope requires high-level disinfection rather than sterilization under the Spaulding classification?
Answer: It contacts only intact mucous membranes without entering sterile tissue
Semi-critical devices contact intact mucous membranes and require high-level disinfection as a minimum, distinguishing them from critical devices requiring sterilization.
A technician notices that a chemical indicator strip placed inside a pack has not changed color after sterilization. What does this finding indicate?
Answer: Sterilizing conditions may not have been reached inside the pack; the load should be quarantined
A non-color-changed internal chemical indicator signals that sterilizing parameters were not met inside the pack, requiring quarantine and investigation.
In MDRAO standards, what is the significance of identifying a device's 'compatibility' with a specific sterilization agent?
Answer: Incompatible materials can be damaged or rendered unsafe, and sterilization efficacy may be compromised
Material incompatibility with sterilants can cause device degradation, patient injury, or sterilization failure, making compatibility identification essential before processing.
Which biological indicator organism is used to challenge steam sterilization cycles for identification of process efficacy?
Answer: Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores
Geobacillus stearothermophilus is the standard biological indicator organism for steam sterilization due to its high heat resistance.
When a technician identifies an instrument as 'delicate' during tray assembly, which handling modification is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Use protective tip guards and position to avoid contact with heavier instruments
Delicate instruments require tip guards and strategic placement to prevent damage during sterilization and transport, as identified in assembly protocols.
According to MDRAO guidelines, what action is required when a sterilization process parameter printout cannot be retrieved for a completed load?
Answer: Quarantine the load and investigate the documentation failure before any items are released
Without verifiable process parameter documentation, sterility cannot be confirmed; the load must be quarantined until records are recovered or the load is re-sterilized with full documentation.