SAFE PRACTITIONER 6.0 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES GRADED A+
⩥ The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on:
Answer: Whether it remains wet for the stated amount of time
⩥ Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants?
Answer: Halogens
⩥ Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an
environmental disinfectant?
Answer: Glutaraldehyde
⩥ Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned
instrument that has been disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde?
Answer: Blue-Stain
⩥ Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be
recorded on the high-level disinfectant record?
Answer: Whether the item was completely dry
,⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches
and rolls, and rigid sterilization containers
Answer: Steam
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches
and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid
sterilization containers
Answer: Ethylene Oxide
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: polyolefin wraps, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain
rigid sterilization containers
Answer: Low-Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: Metal and glass containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes
Answer: Dry Heat
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: Non-woven cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers
Answer: Ozone
, ⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: polyolefin wraps and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have
been validated for use with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide
Answer: Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low
Temperature Sterilization System)
⩥ The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following
would be sent?
Answer: Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
⩥ Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention
of blood clots?
Answer: Sequential compression device
⩥ Patient care equipment MUST be processed:
Answer: After each use
⩥ Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be:
Answer: Cleaned with detergent
⩥ What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after
patient use?
Answer: In a covered cart or closed bag
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
WITH VERIFIED RATIONALES GRADED A+
⩥ The ability of a disinfectant to perform correctly depends on:
Answer: Whether it remains wet for the stated amount of time
⩥ Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which class of disinfectants?
Answer: Halogens
⩥ Which of the following disinfectants should NEVER be used as an
environmental disinfectant?
Answer: Glutaraldehyde
⩥ Which of the following will be noted on an improperly cleaned
instrument that has been disinfected in ortho-phthaldehyde?
Answer: Blue-Stain
⩥ Which of the following areas of information is NOT necessary to be
recorded on the high-level disinfectant record?
Answer: Whether the item was completely dry
,⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches
and rolls, and rigid sterilization containers
Answer: Steam
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: textiles, non-wovens, polyolefin wraps, paper-plastic pouches
and rolls, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, polyethylene, and most rigid
sterilization containers
Answer: Ethylene Oxide
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: polyolefin wraps, Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches, and certain
rigid sterilization containers
Answer: Low-Temperature Gas Plasma (LTGP)
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: Metal and glass containers, aluminum foil, glassine envelopes
Answer: Dry Heat
⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: Non-woven cellulosic wrap (paper) and certain containers
Answer: Ozone
, ⩥ Which sterilization method is suitable for the following packaging
materials: polyolefin wraps and Tyvek (all-plastic) pouches that have
been validated for use with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide
Answer: Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide (V-Pro 1 Low
Temperature Sterilization System)
⩥ The unit calls for a patient-cooling machine. Which of the following
would be sent?
Answer: Hypo/Hyperthermia machine
⩥ Which of the following pieces of equipment is used in the prevention
of blood clots?
Answer: Sequential compression device
⩥ Patient care equipment MUST be processed:
Answer: After each use
⩥ Before being disinfected, patient care equipment should be:
Answer: Cleaned with detergent
⩥ What is the BEST way to transport an IV Pump to CS/SPD after
patient use?
Answer: In a covered cart or closed bag
