A discoloration on an instrument’s surface
A red or orange coloration on the surface of surgical instruments resulting from oxidation
Erosion of an instrument’s outer surface, which renders it beyond repair
Coloration on the outer of an instrument that can be removed by rubbing an eraser over it
Osteotomes
Richardson
Weitlaner
Rongeurs
dilution
organic matter
time
all the above
OSHA
The Joint Commission
AORN
AAMI
know how to properly clean the chamber
understand how the sterilizer operates
understand how to test the thermostatic trap
know how to properly maintain the jacket
It should be kept in the refrigerator
It should be mixed with a solution with a higher minimum recommended concentration level
It should be discarded
It can be still be used since it is whithin the reuse period
TJC
FDA
CDC
Arthroscope
Laparoscope
Gastroscope
Colonoscope
Special precautions
Physical data
Product identification
Required inventory levels
They use the process of impingement to clean instruments
They should never be used to clean complex instruments
They use the process of cavitation to clean instruments
They are used before manual cleaning