Asked by Rodessa Rivera on Apr 30, 2024
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The nurse on the surgical team and the surgeon have completed a surgery. After donning gloves, gathering instruments, and placing in the transport carrier, what is the next step in handling the instruments used during the procedure?
A) Sending to central sterile for cleaning and sterilization
B) Sending to central sterile for cleaning and disinfection
C) Sending to central sterile for cleaning and boiling
D) Sending to central sterile for cleaning
Central Sterile
Refers to the department within a hospital or medical facility that is dedicated to the sterilization and preparation of medical equipment and instruments for surgery and other procedures.
Sterilization
(1) Rendering a person unable to produce children; accomplished by surgical, chemical, or other means. (2) A technique for destroying microorganisms using heat, water, chemicals, or gases.
Disinfection
Process of destroying all pathogenic organisms except spores.
- Understand the correct handling and processing of surgical instruments post-operation.
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Kendall Durrett
May 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Surgical instruments need to be cleaned and sterilized. Disinfecting, boiling, or cleaning is not utilized on critical items that will be reused on patients in the hospital environment. Items that are used on sterile tissue or in the vascular system present a high risk of infection if they become contaminated with bacteria.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the correct handling and processing of surgical instruments post-operation.