Sterile processing technical manual,
HSPA 9th edition (ALL TERMS) 100%
correct
AAMI - correct answer ✔✔Abbreviation for the association for the advancement of
medical instrumentation
ABC analysis - correct answer ✔✔Inventory management strategy that indicates
storeroom controls should first address the relatively few items with the greatest
value (A items) and should Lastly consider the many items with the lowest value (C
items)
Abdomen - correct answer ✔✔Part of the body between the chest and pelvis
Abduction - correct answer ✔✔Movement away from the midline; turning outward
Abort - correct answer ✔✔Failed or incomplete machine cycle caused by a
malfunction
Abrasive - correct answer ✔✔Any of a wide variety of natural or manufactured gritty
substances used to grind, wear down, rub away, smooth or scour
Abscess - correct answer ✔✔Area of tissue breakdown; a localized space in the body
containing pus and liquefied tissue
Absolute pressure (steam sterilizer) - correct answer ✔✔Gauge pressure (machine
produced) plus (+) atmospheric pressure (14.7 pounds per square inch at sea level)
