SPD Core Functions 3

Question 1

What role does the SPD technician play in the event of a sterilizer recall or malfunction?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine all items from affected loads and initiate a recall process

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Contact the device manufacturer only

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Continue using the sterilizer until repair is scheduled

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Dispose of all instruments processed that day

Question 2

How should loaner instruments from external vendors be handled upon arrival at the facility?

Accepted Answer

Process through the complete decontamination and sterilization cycle

Answer

Send directly to the operating room for immediate use

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Store in sterile storage until needed

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Inspect visually and wrap for sterilization only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a count sheet in sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

To document the contents of instrument trays for completeness verification

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To track employee productivity

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To record sterilizer cycle parameters

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To monitor chemical indicator results

Question 4

Which factor most directly affects the efficiency of the SPD workflow?

Accepted Answer

Proper scheduling and coordination with surgical services

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The number of sterilizers available

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The size of the sterile storage area

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The brand of cleaning chemicals used

Question 5

What is the correct sequence of steps in the sterile processing workflow?

Accepted Answer

Receiving, Decontamination, Inspection/Assembly, Packaging, Sterilization, Storage

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Sterilization, Cleaning, Inspection, Packaging

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Packaging, Sterilization, Cleaning, Distribution

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Inspection, Decontamination, Storage, Sterilization

Question 6

Why is it important for SPD technicians to understand basic surgical procedures?

Accepted Answer

To properly identify, assemble, and prioritize instruments for specific procedures

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To assist surgeons during operations

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To diagnose instrument malfunctions

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To reduce the number of instruments needed per tray