Sterile Processing Class Final Correct Questions & Answers!!

A doctor and a nurse discussing patient condition at the elevator - ANSWER Which one is an ethical issue involving patient confidentiality? A. A co-worker discussing case needs with the supervisor B. A doctor and a nurse discussing patient condition at the elevator C. Failure of a worker to take a 30 minute break. D. Somebody talking on a cell phone in the lobby. All of the above - ANSWER The TOSI line of products can be used to verify the effectiveness of: A. Mechanical washers B. AER's C. Lumen devices D. All of the above 8 Hrs - ANSWER Soaking time needed to kill spores using Gultaraldehyde: A. 45 mins B. 2 hrs C. 6 hrs D. 8 Hrs Work Flow - ANSWER A package is recived at the SPD department, reprocessed and dispensed to the OR. This is an example of? A. Traffic Flow B. People Flow C. Work Flow D. Traffic Flow Lubrication of the item - ANSWER Which is not a step in cleaning? A. Presoaking the items? B. People flow C. Lubrication of the item D. drying of the item Minerals - ANSWER Water hardness is determined by the presence of: A. Minerals B. Organic matter C. Microorganisms D. Pathogens Abdomen - ANSWER A laparoscope is an instrument Used to see structures inside? A. Stomach B. Behind the rib cage C. Abdomen D. Joints Cleaning process may not be effective - ANSWER If too many Microorganisms remain on an item after the cleaning process. A. Cleaning process may not be effective B. Cleaning process may not vary C. Item must be sterilized then we re-cleaned D. Passivation layer on the item will be destroyed Tungsten carbide needle holders - ANSWER Metal steel brushes may only be used for: A. Stainless steel needle holders B. Hinged instruments C. Ratchets of tissue forceps D. Tungsten carbide needle holders Cleaning - ANSWER The removal of contamination from an item to the extent necessary for further processing or for the intended use is defined as: A. Decontamination B. Cleaning C. Disinfection D. Sterilization Exposure time - ANSWER Which of the following does not affect drying time in a steam sterilizer? A. Type of packaging B. Configuration of load C. Weight of the sets D. Exposure time Insufficient drying time - ANSWER Which is not a cause of wet packs? A. A clogged drain line B. Poor steam quality C. Insufficient drying time D. Unstacked wraped items Did not kill all the tests Spores - ANSWER A positive BI Test shows that the sterilization process A. Was improperly handled B. Did not kill all the tests Spores C. Was interrupted before completion D. Killed all test Spores Alert the or about the missing parts - ANSWER An SPD Tech observed that a rigid container which has been sent to decontamination area from the OR is found with missing filter and Gasket. What should the technician do? A. Leave it for the next shift B. Just process it C. Alert the or about the missing parts D. file in the shift report only 3 min. 270 F Prevac - ANSWER What is the correct sterilizer setting for the dynamic air removal test? A. 4 min. 270 F Gravity B. 3 min. 275 F Prevac C. 4 min. 250 F Gravity D. 3 min. 270 F Prevac Reduce the amount of condensate that forms - ANSWER The purpose of preconditioning a steam load is to: A. Decrease exposure time B. Reduce the amount of condensate that forms C. Decrease cycle time D. Reduce are removal purges On their edge - ANSWER For steam sterilization, Peel pouches should be placed: A. On their edge B. Paper side down C. Paper side up B. On the bottom shelf All of the above - ANSWER Dry heat will effectively sterilize: A. Powder B. Oils C. Petroleum jelly D. All of the above 10 minutes - ANSWER What is the minimum exposure for wrapped Goods in a gravity cycle at 275 F? A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 25 minutes From red to Yellow - ANSWER Special Chemical indicators for LTGP change color: A. From red to Yellow B. From yellow to red C. From clear to Black D. From clear to Green Re-clean, monitor the temperature, disinfect and sterilize - ANSWER You clean and disinfect the instruments but forgot to monitor the temperature. What should you do? A. Continue the decontamination process B. Re-clean and disinfect C. Re-clean and sterilize D. Re-clean, monitor the temperature, disinfect and sterilize Hazard communication - ANSWER The presence of an SDS folder in the work area is in compliance with which OSHA standard? A. Occupational exposure limits B. Hazard communication C. Eyewash station D. Exhaust hoods Type B - ANSWER Which type of fire extinguisher may be used for combustible liquids and flammable gases? A. Type B B. Type C