CCSVP STANDARD TEST ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS
SET A+
✔✔If a sterilizer has successfully killed all the bacterial spores in a biological indicator:
Answer Choices
It is called a positive test
It is called a negative test
It is placed back into service after repair
An alarm will sound at the completion of the cycle - ✔✔It is called a negative test
✔✔Items with a standard steam sterilization cycle recommended by the manufacturer
can be damaged if run in an extended cycle.
Answer Choices
True
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The first step in the sterilization process is
Answer Choices
Loading the sterilizer
Starting the sterilizer cycle
, Thorough cleaning
Proper packaging - ✔✔Thorough cleaning
✔✔Sterilizer loads containing implants:
Answer Choices
Must be sterilized in the first load of the day
Must be sterilized at 3000F
Must contain an ampulization test
Must contain a biological indicator - ✔✔Must contain a biological indicator
✔✔Why must SP departments monitor their processes?
Answer Choices
It insures optimal patient care
To show standard compliance
An active quality program is required by surveying agencies
All the above - ✔✔All the above
✔✔Items are considered contaminated when:
Answer Choices
They are opened and not used
They have been in the user area more than a week even if not used
Any item that has left the Sterile Processing sterile storage area
All the above - ✔✔They are opened and not used
✔✔Most low-temperature sterilization methods have lumen restrictions.
Answer Choices
True
SET A+
✔✔If a sterilizer has successfully killed all the bacterial spores in a biological indicator:
Answer Choices
It is called a positive test
It is called a negative test
It is placed back into service after repair
An alarm will sound at the completion of the cycle - ✔✔It is called a negative test
✔✔Items with a standard steam sterilization cycle recommended by the manufacturer
can be damaged if run in an extended cycle.
Answer Choices
True
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The first step in the sterilization process is
Answer Choices
Loading the sterilizer
Starting the sterilizer cycle
, Thorough cleaning
Proper packaging - ✔✔Thorough cleaning
✔✔Sterilizer loads containing implants:
Answer Choices
Must be sterilized in the first load of the day
Must be sterilized at 3000F
Must contain an ampulization test
Must contain a biological indicator - ✔✔Must contain a biological indicator
✔✔Why must SP departments monitor their processes?
Answer Choices
It insures optimal patient care
To show standard compliance
An active quality program is required by surveying agencies
All the above - ✔✔All the above
✔✔Items are considered contaminated when:
Answer Choices
They are opened and not used
They have been in the user area more than a week even if not used
Any item that has left the Sterile Processing sterile storage area
All the above - ✔✔They are opened and not used
✔✔Most low-temperature sterilization methods have lumen restrictions.
Answer Choices
True
