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CSP120
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tamper evident seal | Sealing method for sterile packaging that allows users to see if pack has been opened |
| muslin | Term describing a variety of plain cotton or cotton blend fabrics |
| superheating | Condition that arises when steam is at a temp that exceeds that of saturated steam at same temp |
| rigid container system | Instrument containers that hold and protect instruments during sterilization transport and storage |
| wet pack | Container with moisture after sterilization is complete |
| kraft paper | Medical grade paper packaging material |
| spunbond–meltblown–spunbond | A non–woven packaging material that is most popular flat wrap |
| wicking material | an approved absorbant material that allows steam penetration and facilitates drying |
| time related sterility | a package is considered sterile until an expiration date |
| event related sterility | a package is considered sterile until its integrity has been compromised |
| "first in, first out" | stock rotation where oldest items are used first |
| point of use processing | occurs when a device is processed immediately after use |
| flash sterilization | unwrapped instruments steam sterilized for immediate use in an emergency |
| type 5 integrator | integrating indicator designed to monitor all parameters |
| critical devices | instruments or objects inserted into blood stream or sterile areas |
| semi–critical devices | objects that come in contact with non intact skin or mucous membranes |
| non–critical devices | those that come in contact with intact skin |
| oxidation | "the process by which a molecule, atom or ion loses an electron" |
| ion | an electronically charged unit that is formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons |
| electron | a negatively charged partical that moves around the nucleus of an atom |
| oxidizing agent | a material that removes electrons from another substance |
| oxidative chemistries | a class of compounds that contain an additional atom of oxygen bound to oxygen and that uses oxidation to interrupt cell function |
| peracetic acid | a liquid oxidizing agent that is effective at low temperatures |
| bioburden | the number of microorganisms on a contaminated object |
| saturated steam | steam that contains the maximum amount of water vapor 97%–100% |
| terminal sterilization | the process of sterilizing an item that is packaged |
| process indicators | devices for use with individual units to demonstrate that the unit has been exposed to the sterilization process |
| chemical indicators | systems that reveal a change in one or more predefined parameters on the basis of a chemical or physical change resulting from exposure to a process |
| load control number | "label information on packages that identifies the sterilizer, cycle run and date of sterilization" |
| spore | microorganism with a thick wall that enables it to survive adverse conditions includin high temperatures |
| validation | procedures used by equipment manufactures to establish that a process consistently produces a sterile product |
| verification | procedures used by healthcare facilities to confirm the validation of the equipment manufacturer |
| prions | infectious agent that cause a variety of neurodegenerative diseases such as CJD |
| sterility assurance level | the probability of a microorganism being present on a product after sterilization (SAL) |
| permissible exposure limits | limits developed by OSHA indicating maximum exposure to an airborne contaminant |
| time weighted average | average airborne exposure in an 8 hour day of a 40 hour week (TWA) |
| alkylation | the process by which ethylene oxide destroys microorganisms |
| aeration | a process in which an item is actively subjected to moving air |
| process challenge device | object that simulates a predetermined set of conditions when used to test sterilizing agent(s) |
| IUSS | "process for cleaning steam sterilizing and delivery of items for immediate use (immediate use steam sterilization, formerly known as Flash)" |
| safety data sheet | a written statement providing detailed information about a chemical or toxic substance (SDS) |
| Instrument washer sterilizer | Washes and sterilizes instruments to make them safe for personnel. NOT SAFE FOR PATIENT USE |
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