Sterile Processing Practice Final
Exam: Q&A VERIFIED
Which of the following best describes the purpose of evenly distributing large
sets of instruments?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments
D. The overall weight of the set is affected. Correct Ans - Extra
condensation will make the set more diffcult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the sterile processing
area? To provide
A. Dependable service to enhance patient care
B.sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. Delivery of facility supplies
D. Support of the operating room technicians Correct Ans -
Dependable services to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies has the responsibility for
approving new enviromental disinfectants prior to their being sold to
healthcare facilities?
A. Occupational safety and health administration
B. Food and drug administration
C. environmental protection agency
D. Center for disease control and prevention Correct Ans -
Environmental protection agency
The function of the ratchet can be checked by
A. Closing the ratchet all the way then tapping the handle on the work table
B. Closing the ratchet on the second click then tapping the handle on the work
table
C. Leaving the ratchet open and moving the jaws of the instrument
D. Closing the ratchet on the first click then tapping the handle on the work
table. Correct Ans - Closing the ratchet on the first click then tapping
the handle on the work table
,The science that studies the structure of the body is known as
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Body basics
D. Microbiology Correct Ans - Anatomy
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell?
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasms Correct Ans - Cytoplasms
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set Correct Ans - Craniotomy set
The metacarpals are located in the ?
A. Spine
B. Feet
C. Neck
D. Hands Correct Ans - Hands
Microorgansims are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters Correct Ans - Microns
with respect to rigid sterilization container testing; which terms define the
sterilizers ability to sterilize under actual use conditions
A. Routine biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical monitoring
D. Maximum load testing Correct Ans - Maximum load testing
if you have a fever your temp would be above
, A. 96.8 F (36C)
B. 97.8 F (36.5C)
C. 98.0F (36.7C)
D. 98.6F (37C) Correct Ans - 98.6F (37c)
Which of the following statements is true of a capsulated bacteria it is
A. Less difficult to kill than Vegetative bacteria
B. More difficult to kill than a spore
C. More resistant to heat and chemicals
D. Easily killed by antibotics Correct Ans - More resistant to heat and
chemical
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system
A. Endocrine
B. Respiratory
C. Nervous
D. Digestive Correct Ans - Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of
A. Discussing patient issues with a friend?
B. Not recognizing cultural beliefs
C. Dealing with what is bad
D. Doing the right thing Correct Ans - Doing the right thing
A microorganisms that is resting and has a hard shell like outer covering is
called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule Correct Ans - Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens Correct Ans - Prions
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
Exam: Q&A VERIFIED
Which of the following best describes the purpose of evenly distributing large
sets of instruments?
A. The set is difficult to carry if the weight is unevenly distributed
B. Extra condensation will make the set more difficult to dry
C. It is easier for the end user to sort the instruments
D. The overall weight of the set is affected. Correct Ans - Extra
condensation will make the set more diffcult to dry.
Which of the following best describes the overall role of the sterile processing
area? To provide
A. Dependable service to enhance patient care
B.sterilization services on a rigid schedule
C. Delivery of facility supplies
D. Support of the operating room technicians Correct Ans -
Dependable services to enhance patient care
Which of the following government agencies has the responsibility for
approving new enviromental disinfectants prior to their being sold to
healthcare facilities?
A. Occupational safety and health administration
B. Food and drug administration
C. environmental protection agency
D. Center for disease control and prevention Correct Ans -
Environmental protection agency
The function of the ratchet can be checked by
A. Closing the ratchet all the way then tapping the handle on the work table
B. Closing the ratchet on the second click then tapping the handle on the work
table
C. Leaving the ratchet open and moving the jaws of the instrument
D. Closing the ratchet on the first click then tapping the handle on the work
table. Correct Ans - Closing the ratchet on the first click then tapping
the handle on the work table
,The science that studies the structure of the body is known as
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Body basics
D. Microbiology Correct Ans - Anatomy
Which of the following transports molecules within the cell?
A. Cilia
B. Flagella
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasms Correct Ans - Cytoplasms
Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for prion
processing?
A. Open heart set
B. Laparotomy set
C. Abdominal set
D. Craniotomy set Correct Ans - Craniotomy set
The metacarpals are located in the ?
A. Spine
B. Feet
C. Neck
D. Hands Correct Ans - Hands
Microorgansims are measured in
A. Inches
B. Microns
C. Millimeters
D. Centimeters Correct Ans - Microns
with respect to rigid sterilization container testing; which terms define the
sterilizers ability to sterilize under actual use conditions
A. Routine biological testing
B. Small load testing
C. Chemical monitoring
D. Maximum load testing Correct Ans - Maximum load testing
if you have a fever your temp would be above
, A. 96.8 F (36C)
B. 97.8 F (36.5C)
C. 98.0F (36.7C)
D. 98.6F (37C) Correct Ans - 98.6F (37c)
Which of the following statements is true of a capsulated bacteria it is
A. Less difficult to kill than Vegetative bacteria
B. More difficult to kill than a spore
C. More resistant to heat and chemicals
D. Easily killed by antibotics Correct Ans - More resistant to heat and
chemical
Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system
A. Endocrine
B. Respiratory
C. Nervous
D. Digestive Correct Ans - Respiratory
Ethics is the practice of
A. Discussing patient issues with a friend?
B. Not recognizing cultural beliefs
C. Dealing with what is bad
D. Doing the right thing Correct Ans - Doing the right thing
A microorganisms that is resting and has a hard shell like outer covering is
called a
A. Prion
B. Spore
C. Flagella
D. Capsule Correct Ans - Spore
Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following
A. Prions
B. Spores
C. Viruses
D. Pyrogens Correct Ans - Prions
Nails, tissues, and money are examples of
A. Fomites
