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How often should sharpness testing be performed on surgical instruments? ✔Correct Answer-
Before each use
What should be done in the event of a sharps injury? ✔Correct Answer-Report the incident to
a supervisor and seek immediate medical attention.
What should be considered when evaluating the risks and benefits of different options?
✔Correct Answer-Both the potential risks and benefits.
Which of the following areas requires positive air pressure relative to adjacent areas?
✔Correct Answer-Sterile storage rooms.
When labeling a peel pouch, where should you write the necessary information? ✔Correct
Answer-On the plastic side of the peel pouch.
Can the expiration date of a sterilized item be extended beyond the predetermined date if it
appears to be in good condition? ✔Correct Answer-No, the predetermined expiration date
must be followed.
Who is responsible for identifying and reporting workplace hazards in the Central Service
department? ✔Correct Answer-All employees.
Which inventory replenishment system aims to minimize inventory levels by delivering supplies
exactly when they are needed? ✔Correct Answer-Just-in-time inventory system.
The surgical technologist is preparing the surgical instruments for an orthopedic procedure.
Which instrument would be used to remove bone fragments or to scrape soft tissue?
✔Correct Answer-Rongeur
What is the appropriate air pressure relationship between the clean and dirty areas in the
Central Service department? ✔Correct Answer-Positive air pressure in the clean area and
negative air pressure in the dirty area.
What information is typically provided in Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) for sterilization chemicals? ✔Correct Answer-Potential hazards and
precautionary measures.
How can employees contribute to risk management in the Central Service department?
,A.) By following established protocols and procedures.
B.) By suggesting improvements to existing processes.
C.) By participating in risk assessments and safety audits.
D.) All of the above. ✔Correct Answer-D.) All The Above
How can adjustable workstations contribute to ergonomics in Central Service? ✔Correct
Answer-They accommodate workers of different heights and sizes.
Which part of the word indicates the specific area of the body where a procedure is to be
performed? ✔Correct Answer-Root word
An Operating Room nurse opened a surgical instrument tray during a procedure and discovered
that the instrument set is not what is needed for the surgery. She brought the set to the SP
technician and said it was not used. Should the set be treated as a contaminated set?
✔Correct Answer-True
When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn during the handling of sterilization
chemicals? ✔Correct Answer-When working with any quantity of the chemical.
You are the supervisor in a central service department, and you have two urgent tasks to be
completed.
One task involves preparing critical instruments for an emergency surgery, and the other task
involves organizing inventory.
How should you prioritize these tasks? ✔Correct Answer-Prioritize preparing critical
instruments for the emergency surgery.
Which inventory replenishment system automatically restocks supplies based on predetermined
par levels? ✔Correct Answer-Periodic automated replenishment system.
In a Class I FDA recall, what level of risk does the product pose? ✔Correct Answer-High risk.
Hand hygiene is one of the asepsis techniques used to minimize the spread of microorganisms
from one area of the department to another.
In this light, it should be lathered and scrubbed properly for at least: ✔Correct Answer-20-30
seconds.
You are a healthcare provider. After opening a sterile package, you notice that the indicator tape
on the packaging is not indicating proper sterilization.
What is the appropriate action to take? ✔Correct Answer-Discard the package and use an
alternative sterile item.
, The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 requires healthcare facilities to report medical device
malfunctions to the: ✔Correct Answer-FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
You are performing a leak test on a flexible endoscope, and you notice that there is leakage
from one of the endoscope's channels.
What action should you take? ✔Correct Answer-Document the leakage and report it to the
appropriate personnel for repair.
Who should be informed if the humidity level in the Central Service area falls below the
recommended range? ✔Correct Answer-The facilities/ Engineering department.
You are preparing a set of surgical instruments for transport to the central service
decontamination area.
While separating reusable sharps, you accidentally prick your finger with a reusable needle.
What should you do next? ✔Correct Answer-Immediately report the incident to your
supervisor and follow the facility's protocol for needlestick injuries.
When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or van, facilities
must consult the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as state and local laws for
transporting biohazardous items. ✔Correct Answer-True
Which level of Spaulding Classification requires the highest level of disinfection or sterilization?
✔Correct Answer-Critical
A system that measures the current output of the process or production and then modifies it to
increase the output efficiency and effectiveness is called: ✔Correct Answer-Total quality
improvement.
After completing a sterilization cycle, the technician notices that the indicator tape on the
packages did not change color. What should the technician do? ✔Correct Answer-Investigate
the issue, document it, and notify the appropriate personnel and reprocess it
What surrounds the side, top, and bottom of the vessel, and steam circulates in this space to
preheat the interior chamber wall? It is covered with insulation to help prevent condensation
from forming in the inner and outer walls of the chamber. ✔Correct Answer-Jacket
Which of the following statements about sharps disposal is correct? ✔Correct Answer-
Containers should be replaced when they are
75% full.
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How often should sharpness testing be performed on surgical instruments? ✔Correct Answer-
Before each use
What should be done in the event of a sharps injury? ✔Correct Answer-Report the incident to
a supervisor and seek immediate medical attention.
What should be considered when evaluating the risks and benefits of different options?
✔Correct Answer-Both the potential risks and benefits.
Which of the following areas requires positive air pressure relative to adjacent areas?
✔Correct Answer-Sterile storage rooms.
When labeling a peel pouch, where should you write the necessary information? ✔Correct
Answer-On the plastic side of the peel pouch.
Can the expiration date of a sterilized item be extended beyond the predetermined date if it
appears to be in good condition? ✔Correct Answer-No, the predetermined expiration date
must be followed.
Who is responsible for identifying and reporting workplace hazards in the Central Service
department? ✔Correct Answer-All employees.
Which inventory replenishment system aims to minimize inventory levels by delivering supplies
exactly when they are needed? ✔Correct Answer-Just-in-time inventory system.
The surgical technologist is preparing the surgical instruments for an orthopedic procedure.
Which instrument would be used to remove bone fragments or to scrape soft tissue?
✔Correct Answer-Rongeur
What is the appropriate air pressure relationship between the clean and dirty areas in the
Central Service department? ✔Correct Answer-Positive air pressure in the clean area and
negative air pressure in the dirty area.
What information is typically provided in Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) for sterilization chemicals? ✔Correct Answer-Potential hazards and
precautionary measures.
How can employees contribute to risk management in the Central Service department?
,A.) By following established protocols and procedures.
B.) By suggesting improvements to existing processes.
C.) By participating in risk assessments and safety audits.
D.) All of the above. ✔Correct Answer-D.) All The Above
How can adjustable workstations contribute to ergonomics in Central Service? ✔Correct
Answer-They accommodate workers of different heights and sizes.
Which part of the word indicates the specific area of the body where a procedure is to be
performed? ✔Correct Answer-Root word
An Operating Room nurse opened a surgical instrument tray during a procedure and discovered
that the instrument set is not what is needed for the surgery. She brought the set to the SP
technician and said it was not used. Should the set be treated as a contaminated set?
✔Correct Answer-True
When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn during the handling of sterilization
chemicals? ✔Correct Answer-When working with any quantity of the chemical.
You are the supervisor in a central service department, and you have two urgent tasks to be
completed.
One task involves preparing critical instruments for an emergency surgery, and the other task
involves organizing inventory.
How should you prioritize these tasks? ✔Correct Answer-Prioritize preparing critical
instruments for the emergency surgery.
Which inventory replenishment system automatically restocks supplies based on predetermined
par levels? ✔Correct Answer-Periodic automated replenishment system.
In a Class I FDA recall, what level of risk does the product pose? ✔Correct Answer-High risk.
Hand hygiene is one of the asepsis techniques used to minimize the spread of microorganisms
from one area of the department to another.
In this light, it should be lathered and scrubbed properly for at least: ✔Correct Answer-20-30
seconds.
You are a healthcare provider. After opening a sterile package, you notice that the indicator tape
on the packaging is not indicating proper sterilization.
What is the appropriate action to take? ✔Correct Answer-Discard the package and use an
alternative sterile item.
, The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 requires healthcare facilities to report medical device
malfunctions to the: ✔Correct Answer-FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
You are performing a leak test on a flexible endoscope, and you notice that there is leakage
from one of the endoscope's channels.
What action should you take? ✔Correct Answer-Document the leakage and report it to the
appropriate personnel for repair.
Who should be informed if the humidity level in the Central Service area falls below the
recommended range? ✔Correct Answer-The facilities/ Engineering department.
You are preparing a set of surgical instruments for transport to the central service
decontamination area.
While separating reusable sharps, you accidentally prick your finger with a reusable needle.
What should you do next? ✔Correct Answer-Immediately report the incident to your
supervisor and follow the facility's protocol for needlestick injuries.
When it is necessary to transport soiled items between facilities using a truck or van, facilities
must consult the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as state and local laws for
transporting biohazardous items. ✔Correct Answer-True
Which level of Spaulding Classification requires the highest level of disinfection or sterilization?
✔Correct Answer-Critical
A system that measures the current output of the process or production and then modifies it to
increase the output efficiency and effectiveness is called: ✔Correct Answer-Total quality
improvement.
After completing a sterilization cycle, the technician notices that the indicator tape on the
packages did not change color. What should the technician do? ✔Correct Answer-Investigate
the issue, document it, and notify the appropriate personnel and reprocess it
What surrounds the side, top, and bottom of the vessel, and steam circulates in this space to
preheat the interior chamber wall? It is covered with insulation to help prevent condensation
from forming in the inner and outer walls of the chamber. ✔Correct Answer-Jacket
Which of the following statements about sharps disposal is correct? ✔Correct Answer-
Containers should be replaced when they are
75% full.
