IAHCSMM CRCST: Progressive test 5 latest updated Graded A+

temperature and humidity levels need to be monitored and recorded - ANSWER at least daily survey readiness is the responsibility of - ANSWER every central service technician Product expiration dates are located on this part of each package - ANSWER there is no standard place to look for an expiration date If an equipment malfunction causes harm to patients, it should be - ANSWER returned immediately to the biomedical department One type of formal monitoring is watching the department's temperature and humidity levels (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for - ANSWER EtO guidelines, worker safety , and the bloodborne pathogens standard The ears are made up of three parts - ANSWER Inner, exterior, and, middle the most common reason steam sterilization failure is - ANSWER lack of steam contact with the instrument When using glutaraldehyde, technicians should always wear latex gloves for protection. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false Using latex tubing to protect delicate instrumentation is the process of choice for items to be steam sterilized (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false the purpose of using a decontamination battery or hose when cleaning powered surgical instruments is - ANSWER to keep fluid from entering the unit Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are - ANSWER infections which occur in the course of being treated in a healthcare facility Items that have been used in patient care should be considered contaminated (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true The term "excise" means - ANSWER to cut out Water must be degassed each time the ultrasonic cleaner's tank is changed, because: - ANSWER excess bubbles from filling reduce the energy of the cavitation process Wrapped trays should not be stacked because - ANSWER it can cause holes in the wrapper of the bottom tray Woven reusable fabrics are the packaging products of choice for ozone sterilization (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false instruments lubrication should be performed - ANSWER following the manufacturers instruction for use Documentation is not required for items that are immediate use steam sterilized (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false microbes a. can be useful in food products b. are useful to break down sewage c. can produce toxins d. are all the above - ANSWER are all the above each year, approximately _____patients develop a healthcare-associated infection - ANSWER 700,000 monitoring records must be : a. accurate b. legible c. complete d. all the above - ANSWER all the above always wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area is a quality process. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true case carts systems - ANSWER reduce the amount of inventory needed in user department which of the following requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? - ANSWER the joint commission in oder to reprocess single-use devices, a hospital must be able to prove the device will act the same as it did when it was first manufactured (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true the iris is - ANSWER colored portion of the eye three of the main phases of a terminal steam sterilizer cycle are - ANSWER conditioning, exposure, and exhaust The use of heat to kill all microorganisms except spores is called: - ANSWER thermal disinfection Clean multi-part instruments that have been assembled to test for functionality should - ANSWER be disassembled and sterilized following manufacturers instruction for use the endoscope that would be dispensed for procedure that require visualization of the lower part of the large intestine would be a - ANSWER sigmoidoscope central service technicians must wear special attire referred to as _________ to minimize their exposure to bloodborne pathogens and others contaminants - ANSWER PPE to help prevent the growth of biofilm, soil on used instruments should be allowed to dry (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false the suffix pasty - ANSWER is a suffix meaning surgical restoration using untreated water - ANSWER increases the likelihood of mineral scale deposits sterile trays should: a. not be touched unit they are properly cooled b. lifted not dragged off the sterilizer cart c. checked to be sure the external chemical indicators have turned the appropriate color d. all the above - ANSWER all the above ethylene oxide is a toxic gas. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true Scissors with tungsten carbide cutting edges are usually identified by - ANSWER gold handles the sterilization method choice for single-use items is immediate use steam sterilization. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false the basic unit of living organisms - ANSWER cells Know what is dirty, know what is clean, know what is sterile; keeping the three conditions separate, and remedying contamination immediately are - ANSWER the principles of asepsis documentation of immediate use steam sterilization cycles should include: - ANSWER patient identification and reason for the immediate use steam sterilization cycle. A true Central Service quality program utilizes: - ANSWER all Central Service personnel and a cross section of its customers. requisition systems are primary used in large facilities. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false when Central service supports Affiliated clinics - ANSWER planning and communication are is critical class III medical devices are identified as high risk. .(A) True (B) False - ANSWER false An organ that filters blood to remove amino acids and some harmful toxins: - ANSWER liver immediate-use steam sterilization is the process to sterilize trays for future use. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false which of the following are classified as high level disinfectants ? - ANSWER glutaraldehyde and ortho-phthaaldehydes the US Food and drug administration classifies sterilization packaging as a - ANSWER class II medical device loaner instruments should - ANSWER be decontaminated before use maintaining professional conduct standards and adapting to changing situations are examples of - ANSWER employability skills users are responsible to notify CS if they discover instruments or equipment that are in need of repair (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true the term ostomy - ANSWER is a suffix instruments lubrification is performed - ANSWER after cleaning The bottom shelf of any sterile storage system should be: - ANSWER solid and eight to 10 inches from the floor cellulose-containing packaging materials are not compatible with hydrogen peroxide sterilization. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true the purpose if a suction stylet is to - ANSWER unclog the suction during surgery it is recommended to use immediate use steam sterilization to sterilize instruments contaminated with creutzfeldt-jakob disease after the procedure has been completed. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false Bacteria that cause disease are called - ANSWER pathogens Asepsis is defined as - ANSWER Absence of microorganisms that cause disease external indicators can prove an item is sterile when the sterilization cycle is complete. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false the degree or grade of excellence of a product or service is called - ANSWER quality capital equipment items are items - ANSWER with a high cost which of the following statements is correct? - ANSWER tracking patient care equipment can prevent equipment shortages medical device reporting is regulated by the - ANSWER U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this surgical procedure remove tissue or displaced bone from the wrist area to release pressure on the median nerve - ANSWER carpal tunnel repair steam flush pressure pulse sterilizers are a type of gravity sterilizers. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false Thermal disinfection is accomplished using: - ANSWER heat When placing instruments in a peel pack, the tips should always face the paper side of the pack. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false information regarding cleaning process for endoscopes should be provided by - ANSWER the instruments manufacturers which of the following is an advantage of minimally invasive surgery? - ANSWER shorter recovery times When moving transport carts throughout the healthcare facility, Central Service technicians must always yield right of way to patients and visitors. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true the last word element in a medical term is the - ANSWER suffix instruments should be cleaned using a - ANSWER to and fro motion Trays that overhang the shelving - ANSWER can become contaminated An extended aeration cycle is required for items sterilized in ozone sterilization processes (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false instruments marking tape should be wrapped approximately ______ around the instrument - ANSWER 1.5 times Items to be disinfected or sterilized at point of use must be - ANSWER properly cleaned per manufacturers instructions for use ________ is an example of fungus - ANSWER athlete's foot Hand hygiene means hands are kept germ free at work.(A) True (B) False - ANSWER false a biological indicator is called positive when - ANSWER there is growth in the ampule after incubation quality planning includes studying other facilities. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true The inventory system that stocks supplies by established stock levels is called - ANSWER a periodic automated replenishment system All patient care equipment that was dispensed for use must be considered ________, and handled as such, regardless of its appearance. - ANSWER contaminated Agency which imposes very strict labeling requirements on manufacturers of chemicals used by Central Service departments. - ANSWER environmental protection agency (EPA) The largest part of the human brain is the - ANSWER cerebrum the coolest place in a steam sterilizer is - ANSWER the thermostatic trap how long must alcohol remain in wet contact with an item to achieve a reasonable level of disinfection ? - ANSWER 5 to 10 minutes temperatures in a sterile storage area should be 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false All flexible endoscopes have internal channels (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false while item may be dispensed to all areas of a facility, the major focus of the sterile storage personnel is - ANSWER the operating room the following symbolizes - ANSWER product manufacture date everyone who may transport contaminated items must be trained and safe handling procedures. (A) True (B) False - ANSWER true the purpose of a combining vowel is to - ANSWER ease pronunciation of a word instruments received from surgery and tagged to repair do not need to be cleaned until they come back from repair (A) True (B) False - ANSWER false