HSPA Progress test 3
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of
infection
A. Ziehl-neelsen classification system
B. Medical device classification system
C. Spaulding classification system
D. High level disinfection classification system - answerC. Spaulding classification
system
An osteotome is
A. Used to cut or shave bone
B. A retractor
C. A hemostatic forceps
D. All the above - answerA. Used to cut or shave bone
When returning loaner items to the vendor
A. All items should be completely assembled tested and sterile
B. Trays should be returned immediately after point of use cleaning
C. All items should be cleaned and decontaminated
D. Trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the vendor - answerC.
All items should be cleaned and decontaminated
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material?
A. Muslin
B. Barrier Cloth
C. Canvas
D. Twills - answerC. Canvas
peel pouches should be sized and applied properly to
A. Allow for adequate air removal sterilant penetration and drying
B. Allow for correctly sized packaging for storage and inventory rotation
C. prevent tip protectors from coming off the instrument during the vacuum phase
D. allow enough space for handling and storage - answerA. Allow for adequate air
removal sterilant penetration and drying
Molds, mushrooms, and yeast are common
A. Gram negative organisms
B. Fungi
C. Gram positive
D. Prions - answerB. fungi
, The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to the
middle ear
A. Tympanoplasty
B. Stapedectomy
C. Auditory implantation
D. Myringotomy - answerA. Tympanoplasty
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are
A. Debris
B. Light emitting diode optics
C. Light emitting diode bulbs
D. Damaged light fibers - answerD. Damaged light fibers
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service
department
A. Preparation
B. Packaging
C. Decontamination
D. Sterilization - answerC. Decontamination
Pasteurizers disinfect using
A. Heated water
B. Phenols
C. High level disinfectants
D. Peracetic acid - answerA. Heated water
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is not true
A. Multi level trays should be separated
B. Trays with lids should be opened
C. Instruments should be disassembled and opened
D. All items should be washed on the same cycle - answerD. All items should be
washed on the same cycle
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no
specific regulations covering the situation.
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. US F & D
D. Association of Perioperative registered nurses - answerA. OSHA
system where a small barcode containing the instrument information is applied with
pressure sensitive tape
A. Dot Peen system
B. dot marking system
C. laser etching
The system used to categorize patient care items based on the degree of risk of
infection
A. Ziehl-neelsen classification system
B. Medical device classification system
C. Spaulding classification system
D. High level disinfection classification system - answerC. Spaulding classification
system
An osteotome is
A. Used to cut or shave bone
B. A retractor
C. A hemostatic forceps
D. All the above - answerA. Used to cut or shave bone
When returning loaner items to the vendor
A. All items should be completely assembled tested and sterile
B. Trays should be returned immediately after point of use cleaning
C. All items should be cleaned and decontaminated
D. Trays should be terminally sterilized before returning them to the vendor - answerC.
All items should be cleaned and decontaminated
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable sterilization packaging material?
A. Muslin
B. Barrier Cloth
C. Canvas
D. Twills - answerC. Canvas
peel pouches should be sized and applied properly to
A. Allow for adequate air removal sterilant penetration and drying
B. Allow for correctly sized packaging for storage and inventory rotation
C. prevent tip protectors from coming off the instrument during the vacuum phase
D. allow enough space for handling and storage - answerA. Allow for adequate air
removal sterilant penetration and drying
Molds, mushrooms, and yeast are common
A. Gram negative organisms
B. Fungi
C. Gram positive
D. Prions - answerB. fungi
, The surgery of the ear that reconstructs the eardrum so sound waves can be sent to the
middle ear
A. Tympanoplasty
B. Stapedectomy
C. Auditory implantation
D. Myringotomy - answerA. Tympanoplasty
Dark areas on the lens of an endoscope are
A. Debris
B. Light emitting diode optics
C. Light emitting diode bulbs
D. Damaged light fibers - answerD. Damaged light fibers
Soiled instruments and other items are received in the _____ area of the Central service
department
A. Preparation
B. Packaging
C. Decontamination
D. Sterilization - answerC. Decontamination
Pasteurizers disinfect using
A. Heated water
B. Phenols
C. High level disinfectants
D. Peracetic acid - answerA. Heated water
Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is not true
A. Multi level trays should be separated
B. Trays with lids should be opened
C. Instruments should be disassembled and opened
D. All items should be washed on the same cycle - answerD. All items should be
washed on the same cycle
Agency which may intervene in a matter of worker protection even if there are no
specific regulations covering the situation.
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. US F & D
D. Association of Perioperative registered nurses - answerA. OSHA
system where a small barcode containing the instrument information is applied with
pressure sensitive tape
A. Dot Peen system
B. dot marking system
C. laser etching
