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EVALUATION EXAM 2026 TEST PAPER
◉ Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as
cracked or frayed electrical cords: Answer: whenever the equipment
is cleaned
◉ Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: Answer: dry
heat sterilization
◉ Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a
mechanical cleaning process. Answer: False. They should all be
cleaned manually.
◉ Agency responsible for the MedWatch program Answer: FDA food
and drug administration
◉ Phenolics are classified as Answer: intermediate to low level
disinfectants
◉ To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
Answer: Below 43 C (110 F)
,◉ Secondary containers of chemicals Answer: must be labeled with
a copy of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that
identifies hazard warnings and directions
◉ These carry blood away from the heart Answer: arteries
◉ The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare
facility-associated infection. Answer: Approximately 10%
◉ Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as Answer: spirillum
◉ The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
Answer: Square-fold and envelope-fold
◉ Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA Answer: True
◉ In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials"
refers to the movement of products Answer: From soiled areas to
clean processing areas within central service
◉ Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be
cleaned and disinfected Answer: At the beginning and end of each
shift.
, ◉ A material that removes electrons from another substance is
Called Answer: an oxidizing agent
◉ Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse
(SFPP) Answer: Use an active air removal system
◉ These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the
growth of microorganisms: Answer: antiseptics
◉ Agency responsible for regulating EO Answer: OSHA and EPA
◉ Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified
by Answer: gold handles
◉ 7.2 pounds per cubic foot Answer: Maximum density for linen
packs
◉ Package condensation will occur when Answer: Placing hot or
warm packages in cold surfaces
◉ The decontamination area of the central service department
should have Answer: 10 air exchanges per hour
EVALUATION EXAM 2026 TEST PAPER
◉ Equipment should be inspected for obvious hazards such as
cracked or frayed electrical cords: Answer: whenever the equipment
is cleaned
◉ Impregnated Gauze Strips may be sterilized using: Answer: dry
heat sterilization
◉ Powered surgical instruments should be cleaned using a
mechanical cleaning process. Answer: False. They should all be
cleaned manually.
◉ Agency responsible for the MedWatch program Answer: FDA food
and drug administration
◉ Phenolics are classified as Answer: intermediate to low level
disinfectants
◉ To prevent coagulation of proteins, water temperature should be
Answer: Below 43 C (110 F)
,◉ Secondary containers of chemicals Answer: must be labeled with
a copy of the original manufacturer's label or a generic label that
identifies hazard warnings and directions
◉ These carry blood away from the heart Answer: arteries
◉ The percentage of hospital patients that develop a healthcare
facility-associated infection. Answer: Approximately 10%
◉ Spiral shaped bacteria are classified as Answer: spirillum
◉ The two most common techniques of flat wrap packaging are
Answer: Square-fold and envelope-fold
◉ Third party reprocessors are regulated by the FDA Answer: True
◉ In central service, the concept of "one-way flow of materials"
refers to the movement of products Answer: From soiled areas to
clean processing areas within central service
◉ Horizontal work surfaces in the decontamination area should be
cleaned and disinfected Answer: At the beginning and end of each
shift.
, ◉ A material that removes electrons from another substance is
Called Answer: an oxidizing agent
◉ Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilizer & Steam Flush Pressure-Pulse
(SFPP) Answer: Use an active air removal system
◉ These chemicals are used on animate (living tissue) to slow the
growth of microorganisms: Answer: antiseptics
◉ Agency responsible for regulating EO Answer: OSHA and EPA
◉ Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified
by Answer: gold handles
◉ 7.2 pounds per cubic foot Answer: Maximum density for linen
packs
◉ Package condensation will occur when Answer: Placing hot or
warm packages in cold surfaces
◉ The decontamination area of the central service department
should have Answer: 10 air exchanges per hour
