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For exercises 17 through 23. Match the terms in Column A to the correct definition in
Column B. Place your answer in the space provided on Column A.
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COLUMN A
COLUMN B
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17. Processing
a.
A packaged item that is prepared by CMS.
b.
Preparing supplies and equipment
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18. Using element
for patient care.
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19. CMS
c.
Removing all matter in which microbial life
may find favorable conditions for
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20. Decontaminating
continued life and growth.
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21. Cleaning
d.
The physical counting of items and
withdrawal for reprocessing of those items
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22.
Inventorying
with expired dates.
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23. Unit
e.
Making the article safe for further handling
by personnel.
f.
Departments, services, clinics, and nursing
units within a medical facility.
g.
An organizational element of the Department
of Nursing charged with the responsibility of
processing supplies and equipment used in
giving patient care.
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