Sterile Processing
cerebrum
*center of consciousness; largest part of brain
liver
*largest INTERNAL organ; produces and secretes digestive enzyme bile
small intestine
*longest part of GI tract; receives chyme; liver and pancreatic secretions breaks down chyme; absorbs nutrients and transports waste to large intestine
transportation, regulation, protection
3 main functions of the circulatory system
ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Appendicular skeleton
Appendages
Types of muscle tissue
Cardiac; Smooth; Skeletal
Sterile processing is A.K.A
Central Material Service, Sterile Processing Service, Central Service, Sterile Processing Department
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
MUST be worn to protect from blood and bodily fluid
PLIF
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
main function is to supply oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide from the body; *the area where homeostasis (regulation) of pH occurs in the body
Respiratory system
a repair to the muscles and ligaments of the shoulder joint
Rotator Cuff Repair
Making an opening into thoracic cavity to give surgeons access to lung and heart
Thoracotomy
teeth
accessories of mechanical chewing
tarsals
ankle; metatarsals and phalanges form ankle and foot
large intestine
ascending colon; transverse colon; descending colon; sigmoid colon; rectum; forms, stores and expels feces through anus
separated by mitral (bicuspid) and tricuspid valves
atria and ventricles
major divisions of nervous system
autonomic/involuntary nervous system; voluntary nervous system
ONE of the largest organs in the body; controls all movement; monitors and maintains all body systems
brain
central nervous system
brain and spinal cord
instruments used for respiratory system
bronchoscopes; tracheostomy sets
nervous system composed of two major parts
central nervous system (brain an spinal cord); peripheral nervous system (nerves that connect brain and spinal cord to other parts of body)
3 parts of brain
cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
autonomic/involuntary nervous system
conducts impulses to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands; controls heart rate and breathing
spinal cord
conducts nerve impulses; center for spinal reflexes; provides two way communication between brain and body
humerus, radius, ulna
connect at elbow joint
femur, tibia, fibula
connect at knee joint
instruments used for the nervous system
craniotomy sets; cervical fusion discs; laminectomy sets
skull
cranium and facial bones
dermis
deeper than epidermis; *contains nerves and blood supply
hypodermis (subcutaneous)
deepest layer of skin
gather information
dendrites
brain stem
essential functions controlled
sensory organs
extensions of the nervous system that allow perception of environment
Lower limb bones
femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals
Loaner Area
for the receipt and return of instruments borrowed for specialty procedures.
carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
form wrist and hand
sense of taste
gustatory
Work Flow
how the work progresses through the department or processing area. *Dirty to Clean
Upper limb bones
humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals and phalanges
oral cavity
ingest food, mix w/ saliva and swallow
breathing
inhalation and expiration; exchange of air between atmosphere and alveoli of lungs
sternal saws, open heart instruments, coronary dilators
instruments used for circulatory system
total hip and knee sets; osteotomes; screw sets
instruments used for skeletal system
Sharps
instruments/devices with points/blades
smooth muscle
involuntary movement; slower to contract and relax; common throughout body systems (e.g. digestive tract)
Joints
junctions between bones; articulation
patella
knee bone
instruments used for digestive system
laparoscopes, sigmoidoscope, colonoscope, laparotomy set
epidermis; dermis; hypodermis
layers of integument
hyoid bone
located in neck; supports tongue and swallowing; only bone NOT articulated w/another
ventricles
lower chambers; force blood out of heart into arteries
digestion and absorption
main functions of digestive system (GI tract)
cerebellum
maintains balance
cardiac muscle
makes up heart; contracts automatically; involuntary and rhythmical
craniotomy
making an opening into the skull to access the brain
protect membrane between bones and soft tissue of central nervous system
meninges
carry messages from brain to organs and muscles
motor nerves
tongue
moves food around; assist w/swallowing
autonomic system
nerves communicate w/visceral organs
peripheral nervous system
nerves connecting brain and spinal cord to the other outside parts of the body
upper respiratory system
nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, sinuses and larynx
sense of smell
olfactory
somatic system
peripheral nerves communicate w/ skin and skeletal muscles
salivary glands
produce saliva to cleanse teeth and dissolve food chemicals; mucous used to lubricate pharynx
Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
protects workers; OSHA standards are required by law; sets occupational exposure limits for all chemicals in the workplace under mSDS (material safety data sheet); "right to know"; Emergency eyewash stations
when veins vs. arteries are reversed in the concept of blood flow
pulmonary; bluish color of vein indicate blood needs oxygen
circulatory system
pumps blood (tissue) throughout the entire body and removes waste products
heart
pumps more than 10 gallons of blood a minute through arteries and veins; has 4 chambers
pharynx
receives food and transports to esophagus
stomach
receives food from esophagus; mixes with gastric juices; moves chyme to duodenum
Function of CS/SPD
receives, cleans, decontaminates, assembles, inspects, disinfects, sterilizes reusable medical and surgical devices
parotidectomy
removing a salivary gland because of a tumor formation
tonsillectomy
removing lymph tissue in the pharynx (throat)
Carpal Tunnel Repair
removing tissue displaced bone in wrist area to release pressure on median nerve
skeletal muscle
responds to stimulation by contracting and relaxing; voluntary; striated; *attached to bone by a tendon
separated by septum
right and left chambers
disposable sharps must be disposed in
rigid biohazard container
Pectoral girdle
scapula and clavicle connect bones of arms and aids movemnet
pancreas
secretes pancreatic juice for digestion; regulates blood sugar
voluntary nervous system
sensation; mental function; skeletal muscle contractions
carry information to the brain
sensory nerve
largest organ OF the body
skin
Integumentary system
skin, hair, glands and nails
covers brain
skull
Thoracic cage
sternum and 12 pairs of ribs; protect organs of chest and upper abdomen
septoplasty
straightening or removing cartilage and/or bone in the nose when the nasal septum is deformed, injured or fractured
epidermis
superficial protective layer
Accessory digestive organs
teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, pancreas
lower respiratory system
trachea, bronchial tree, lungs
esophagus
transports food to stomach by peristalsis
atria
upper chambers; receive blood back from veins
cover spinal cord
vertebrae
vertebral column
vertebrae separated by discs; lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine
Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC)
voluntary; promotes health by preventing and controlling disease; publishes recommendations and guidelines; hand hygiene (15 second minimum); NO artificial nails; classifies medical devices according to Spaulding
Preparation and Packaging Area
where cleaned items are inspected, assembled, and packaged.
Patient Care Equipment Clean-Up Area
where patient care equipment is cleaned and disinfected.
Decontamination Area
where soiled items are received and cleaned. *All levels for the same tray should be labeled w/a tag to identify the level number and set to which it belongs.
Sterile Storage Area
where sterile items are stored until needed.
Sterilization Area
where terminal sterilization is performed.
