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This type of organism is necessary for life. Microorganism The organization that sets recommended practices and standards for care and processing of devices and systems is: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) What is the circular opening of the eye which controls the amount of light which enters the eye? pupil Implantable devices should not be: flash sterilized What is the best choice for high level disinfection of instruments? OPA (or Ortho-phthalaldehyde) The part of a cell that enables it to move through liquid is the: flagella When soil remains on a device after cleaning: the device cannot be sterilized Bacteria that cause diseases are called pathogenic Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? Type B Which type of disinfectant is also known as a "wetting agent?" quatemary ammonium compounds (QUATS) The inventory control method in which the supplier owns the Inventory, stores it at the healthcare facility, and does not charge the healthcare facility for it until it is used or lost is referred to as the: consignment method Of the 3 major low temperature sterilants, which one has the longest instrument turnover time? Ethylene Oxide (ETO) The number of times per year that inventory is purchased, consumed, and replaced is called the: Inventory Turnover Rate What tracking method provides real time information? RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) What requires preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment? Joint Commission How frequently should a sterilizer's drain strainer be removed and thoroughly cleaned? daily What type of hepatitis vaccine is strongly recommended for most healthcare workers? Hepatitis B The part of a cell that controls cell function is the: nucleus A step in communication that occurs when a listener asks a question or repeats information is called: feedback Involuntary muscles work without consciousness The method of wrapping that creates a package within a package is called: Sequential 100% ethylene oxide gas canisters should be stored in a: chemical storage cabinet Wicking materials are used to allow 1.____ removal, 2.____ penetration, and facilitate 3.____ 1. air 2. steam 3. drying Instrument marking tape should be wrapped approximately _____ times around the instrument. 1 to 1.5 The term "superheated steam" means: dry steam The amount of time that it takes to kill 90% of the microorganisms present on an object is called: D-Value 400 series stainless steel is also called: Martensitic What prefix means "beside of near"? para- Which of the following statements about the use of mechanical washers is NOT true? A. Multi-level trays should be separated B. Trays with lids should be opened C. Instruments should be disassembled and opened D. All items should be washed on the same cycle D. All items should be washed on the same cycle What unit pumps heated or cooled water through a coiled pad to therapeutically raise or lower body temperature? PCA pump What sterilization quality assurance measurements is designed to provide a written record of sterilizer cycle activity? Mechanical Monitor Charts/Printouts Cellulosic materials (paper, cotton and linen) cannot be processed in a/an: hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer