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- 1. ____ sterilization is not considered best practice but may be used when a hole in the sterilization wrap is discovered in the O.R.
- 4. Rigid, puncture proof container used to transport contaminated instruments from the OR to CP.
- 6. HSPA offers this certification to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent services as a Central Service Technician.
- 8. Best department to work for within the IHC corporation!
- 10. Worn in decontamination to protect from blood and bodily fluid.
- 11. AAMI ST79 Standard (8.2) mandates that packaging material must "resist tearing or puncture" and "be non-____."
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- 2. Instruments with points or blades.
- 3. A monitor method that verifies that conditions within the load were adequate to kill bacterial spores.
- 5. Watches and other jewelry should not be worn in the central service department work areas because they harbor ____.
- 7. The process required after the manual cleaning of all flexible scopes.
- 9. An item often used on specific instruments to prevent injury.
- 12. Acronym for the FDA required directions, provided by manufacturers, detailing how to clean and sterilize their products.