Ch.13 Point-of-Use Processing

Question 1

The process by which instruments are steam sterilized for immediate use is called

Answer 1

immmediate use steam sterilization

Question 2

Items to be disinfected r sterilized at the point of use must be

Answer 2

properly cleaned per manufacturer’s instructions for use

Question 3

The best way to transport items that have been processed using immediate use steam sterilization at the point of use is

Answer 3

in a rigid container designed for immediate use steam sterilization

Question 4

Before an item can be placed in a liquid chemical sterile processing system they must be

Answer 4

cleaned

Question 5

Which of the following statements about immediate use steam sterilization is true?

Answer 5

It should be used only when there is not time to process items using the wrap method

Question 6

Both the Association of perioOperative Registered Nurses and The Joint Commission recommend that

Answer 6

the use of immediate us steam sterilization be minimized or decreased.

Question 7

Implantable devices

Answer 7

should not be immediate use steam sterilization sterilized unless there is a tracking system in place to trace the item to a patient

Question 8

When transporting items that have been immediate use steam sterilized, it is required that

Answer 8

they be transported in such a manner that reduces the potential for contamination

Question 9

When steriliizing items at the point-of-use, an abbreviated cleaning procedure may be used due to the urgent need for the instruments.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Immediate use steam sterilization documentation should include

Answer 10

All of the above pg. 297