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A titanium instrument can be recognized by which color |
Blue |
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Would be used to hold back tissue or organs |
Retractors |
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The WEAKEST part of the instrument is/are the |
Box lock |
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What is the MOST difficult part of a hemostat to clean |
Bock lock |
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Is MOST likely to damage the passivation layer on surgical instruments |
improper handling |
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Scissors with black handles are often referred to as |
super sharps |
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The layer on a surgical instrument that is created by the passivation process is called |
chromium oxide |
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Surgical instruments with tungsten carbide inserts can be identified by their |
gold handles |
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A surgical instrument used for laser procedures would have what finish |
ebonized |
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What lubricant is RECOMMENDED for use on surgical instruments |
water-based |
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The chromium oxide layer is added to surgical instruments to make them |
resistant to corrosion |
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Unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, an instrument should be lubricated |
every time it is used |
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Scissors MUST be checked for sharpness according to the manufacturer's instructions, but it is important to |
make several cuts in the testing material |
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When the jaws of stainless steel (non-tungsten carbide) needle holder become worn, the needle holder MUST be |
discarded |
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You would MOST LIKELY find a crack in which part of a hinged instrument |
Box lock |
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A laparoscopic instrument with cracked or nicked insulation can cause |
electrical shock and burns |
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Powered equipment should be lubricated |
according to the manufacture's instructions |
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Black dots noted in a fiberoptic cable during inspection indicate |
there is damage to the glass rods |
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Should NOT be used to mark or identify surgical instruments |
engraving |
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The air flow in the preparation and packaging area MUST be maintained at |
positive pressure |
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The preparation and packaging area MUST have an air exchange rate of |
10 per hour |
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The acceptable temperature range for the preparation and packaging area is |
68*F to 73*F (20*C to 23*C) |
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Sterile packs can be adversely affected if the humidity levels in the preparation and packaging area fall below |
35% |
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If a non-perforated tray is used for the sterilization of instrument sets, it MUST be |
tilted on the sterilizer rack |
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The floors in the preparation area should be |
wet-mopped daily |
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When assembling a set containing heavy and delicate instruments, where should the heavier instruments be placed in the set |
on the bottom of the set |
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Can be done to aid in the drying of wrapped instrument sets |
place a towel in the bottom of the tray |
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Should be used to write on instrument count sheets and tray list |
permanent, nontoxic ink |
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Where should the chemical indicator be placed in a wrapped set of instruments |
the center of the set |
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Should be placed within each package to demonstrate whether conditions were adequate to achieve sterilization |
chemical indicator or integrator |
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Basin sets should be prepared for sterilization with |
an absorbent material between each basin |
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Sterilant penetration can be inhibited by using |
wrapper that is too large |
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Approximately how much space should be left between an item packaged for sterilization and the inside edges of a peel pouch |
1 inch |
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Material that is acceptable for steam sterilization |
nonwoven wraps |
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Material is acceptable for low-temperature gas plasma sterilization |
Tyvek |
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Tamper-evident seals on rigid containers include |
latches and locks |
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Critical parameters for heat sealing paper-plastic pouches include |
temperature, pressure and dwell time |
