Sterile Processing - Final Exam| 100 Questions| Correct Answers

B - ANSWER 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 affected A - ANSWER 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 care C - ANSWER Which of the following government agencies regulates environmental disinfectants? A. OSHA B. FDA C. EPA D. CDC D - ANSWER 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 plasma A - ANSWER 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. D B - ANSWER Anatomy is the science that deals with the________ of the body parts A. Function B. Structure C. Physiology D. Sociology D - ANSWER Which of the following transports molecules within the cell A. Cilia B. Flagella C. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm D - ANSWER 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 set D - ANSWER Which of the following organs produces bile? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Stomach D. Liver B - ANSWER Microorganisms are measured in A. Inches B. Microns C. Millimeters D. Centimeters D - ANSWER 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 testing C - ANSWER What is the ideal human body temperature? A. 96.8° F B. 97.8° F C. 98.6° F D. 99.0° F C - ANSWER 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 antibiotics B - ANSWER Pulmonary capillaries are found in which system? A. Circulatory B. Respiratory C. Nervous D. Digestive D - ANSWER 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 thing B - ANSWER A microorganism that is resting and had a hard shell like outer covering is called a A. Prion B. Spore C. Flagella D. Capsule A - ANSWER Spongiform encephalopathy is caused by which of the following A. Prions B. Spores C. Viruses D. Pyrogens A - ANSWER Nails,tissues, and money are examples of A. Fomites B. Vehicles C. Vectors D. Flagellae D - ANSWER Cholera is transmitted by A. Droplets B. Vectors C. Direct contact D Contaminated food and water A - ANSWER In the FINAL step of hand washing, the fingers should be rinsed with the fingertips A. UP B. Left C. Right D. Down B - ANSWER 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% C - ANSWER 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 organs A - ANSWER OSHA requires that containers of potentially infectious materials be A. Leakproof B. Rubber C. Metal D. Glass A - ANSWER Round or spherical bacterial are called A. Cocci B. Bacilli C. Spiral D. Flagellae C - ANSWER The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing is called A. Snorting B. Sterilizing C. Cleaning D. Disinfection A - ANSWER Which of the following should be cleaned daily A. Floors and work surfaces B. Walls and vents C. Floor drains D. Ceilings C - ANSWER 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 worn A - ANSWER Before the medical device is cleaned and processed