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INFECTION PREVENTION
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC
Test Your Instrument Reprocessing Acumen
Our quiz tackles sterilization and high-level disinfection protocols.
E
nsuring surgical
instruments
USE-BY DATE The old rule of thumb was 30 days, but
more recent evidence regarding instrument sterility in
wrapped packs may surprise you.
have been
reprocessed correctly
is the cornerstone of
infection prevention.
Endoscopes and
arthroscopes have different requirements
from your typical
wrapped packs, while
"reposable" single-use
devices (SUDs) have
rules of their own. This
6-question quiz will test
your knowledge of
central sterile processing.
1. Which of the following is true about your SUDs?
a. They may be reprocessed according to manufacturers' guidelines.
b. They are intended for one-time use only and must be disposed of after use.
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