STERILE PROCESSING - FINAL EXAM,STUDY GUIDE MATERIAL FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM 2023 LATES

STERILE PROCESSING - FINAL EXAM,STUDY GUIDE MATERIAL FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM 2023 LATEST Why is it important to evenly distribute large instruments in a set? 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 instrument D. The overall weight of the set is affectedcorrect answerB Which of the following BEST describes the overall role of the CS/SPD A. To provide dependable service to enhance patient care B. To provide sterilization services on a rigid schedule C. To provide delivery of supplies D. To provide direct patient carecorrect answerA Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDCcorrect answerC Medical-grade kraft paper CANNOT be used with which of the following sterilization processes ? A. Steam B. Ozone C. Ethylene oxide D. Low temperature gas plasmacorrect answerD During cycle counts, items that have a large dollar value but are NOT used frequently are classified as A. A B. B C. C D. Dcorrect answerA Anatomy is the science that deals with the of the body parts A. Function B. Structure C. Physiology D. Sociologycorrect answerB Which of the following transports molecules within the cell A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasmcorrect answerD Which of the following sets would be considered high risk for special prion processing? A. Open heart set B. Laparotomy set C. Abdominal set D. Craniotomy setcorrect answerD Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Livercorrect answerD Microorganisms are measured in A. Inches B. Microns C. Millimeters D. Centimeterscorrect answerB With respect to rigid sterilization container testing, which term defines the sterilizer's ability to sterilize under actual conditions? A. Biological testing B. Small load testing C. Chemical testing D. Maximum load testingcorrect answerD What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 96.8° F B. 97.8° F C. 98.6° F D. 99.0° Fcorrect answerC Which of the following is TRUE of capsules A. It is less difficult to kill than vegatitive bacteria B. It is more difficult to kill than a spore C. It is resistant to heat and chemicals D. It is easily killed by antibioticscorrect answerC Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Circulatory B. Respiratory C. Nervous D. Digestivecorrect answerB Ethics is the practice of A. Discussing patient issues with friends B. Not reconizing cultural beliefs C. Dealing with what is bad D. Doing the right thingcorrect answerD A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a A. Prion B. Spore C. Flagella D. Capsulecorrect answerB Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following A. Prions B. Spores C. Viruses D. Pyrogenscorrect answerA Nails,tissues, and money are examples of A. Fomites B. Vehicles C. Vectors D. Flagellaecorrect answerA Cholera is transmitted by A. Droplets B. Vectors C. Direct contact D Contaminated food and watercorrect answerD In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips A. UP B. Left C. Right D. Downcorrect answerA Water less hand antiseptics contain what percentage concentration of alcohol make the MOST effective A. 25% to 49% B. 60% to 95% C. 50% to 100% D. 75% to 100%correct answerB All of the following play a role in how bones support other body systems EXCEPT A. Storage of minerals B. Growth of blood cells C. Distribution of hormones D. Protection of internal organscorrect answerC OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be A. Leakproof B. Rubber C. Metal D. Glasscorrect answerA Round or spherical bacterial are called A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Spiral D. Flagellaecorrect answerA The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called A. Snorting B. Sterilizing C. Cleaning D. Disinfectioncorrect answerC Which of the following should be cleaned daily A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilingscorrect answerA Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the decontamination area A. Its use is optional B. Vinyl gloves are all that is needed manual cleaning C. Failure to wear PPE can result in disciplinary action D. If the temperature in the room is too warm, gowns do not need to be worncorrect answerC Before the medical device is cleaned and processed A. The manufacturer's instructions must be obtained B. Material compatibility testing must be preformed C. It must be approved by the electrician D. It must be checked for functioncorrect answerA The MINIMUM time needed for effective handwashing is A. 5 seconds B. 10 seconds C. 15 seconds D. 20 secondscorrect answerC Which of the following IS NOT s consideration when selecting a detergent? A. Quality of water B. Amount of soil C. Water temperature D. Cost of detergentcorrect answerD The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is referred to as its A. TMJ B. pH C. Fx D. B12correct answerB Clostridium botulinum is harbored in (the) A. Soil B. Air C. Water D. Bodycorrect answerA A solution with a pH of 3 is considered A. Concentrated B. Neutral C. Alkaline D. Acidiccorrect answerD A solution with a pH of 13 is considered A. Acidic B. Neutral C. Alkaline D. Concentratedcorrect answerC Which of the following are major non living reservois of infectious diseases A. Soil and water B. Oil and water C. Gas and oil D. Soil and gascorrect answerA Alkaline detergents are BEST for mechanical washers because of A. Extended dry cycles B. A lack of friction in washing C. The need to break down protein D. The high water temperature usedcorrect answerB Which of the following is used to remove severe stains on stainless steel instruments A. Proteolytic enzyme detergent B. Lipolytic enzyme detergent C. Organic alkaline detergent D. Organic acid detergentcorrect answerD One method of preventing biofilm formation on instruments is to A. Rinse the instruments with distilled water and dry them out B. Soak the instruments overnight in an enzyme solution C. Use a chlorine based cleaner D. Use a metal bristled brushcorrect answerA