Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam (Answered) 2022 Grases A+

Sterile Processing Study Material for Certification Exam (Answered) 2022 Grases A+ What is the Area Temp & Humidity for Decontamination? 60 deg to 65 deg F, 30% to 60% Humidity What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Decontamination? 10 air exchanges per hour under Negative Pressure What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Sterile Storage Area? 68 deg to 75 deg F, 35% to 70% Humidity What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for Sterile Storage Area? 4 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure What is the Area Temp & Humidity for the Prep & Packaging Area? 68 deg to 73 deg F, Ideal Humidity 50% - not lower than 35% What is the air exchange rate & pressure type for the Prep & Packaging Area? 10 air exchanges per hour under Positive Pressure The main role of sterile processing is to: Provide dependable reliable services to enhance the quality of patient care. Ethics is the practice of: Doing the right thing. Compliance with OSHA is: Required by law. Which of the following establishes sterilization practice standards based on opinion, research, and/or theory: AAMI Recommended practices are: Statements of sound principals of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts. EPA, FDA, OSHA and state departments of health (DOH) primarily issue: Regulations. Standards for CS/SPD practice are written by: AAMI The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provides for which ethical issue? Confidentiality A rule designed to govern behavior is called a: Regulation An established norm which is based on theory is called a: Standard Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, it must be evaluated and registered by which of the following? EPA Which of the following regulates and makes sure products are safe and effective before companies put them on the market? FDA If healthcare facilities reprocess single-use devices, the devices must be cleared by: FDA How often should cleaning and sterilization instructions be requested from device manufacturers? Each time the item is purchased Which agency regulates reprocessing of single-use devices? FDA OSHA has a great effect on CS/SPD by its regulation of occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, exposure from bloodborne pathogens, and which of the following: Communication of workplace hazards The Medical Device Reporting regulation requires: Healthcare facilities to report deaths or serious injuries from medical devices. Which agency requires that eyewash stations be available for emergency use? OSHA The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that an MSDS must be available for: Each chemical in the department The Right-to-Know Standard requires employers to have which of the following available for employees? Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals When should a new employee become familiar with MSDS's in CS/SPD? On their first day at work Which of the following defines what a department MUST do? Policies Steps for performing a task are defined in a: Procedure Any equipment with a cord that is cracked, frayed or broken should be: Disinfected and sent out for repair Collection of data and identification of issues are part of what kind of program? Quality Assurance To ensure that all employees are learning the same information, training should be: Standardized Annual competency testing is required by: JC Which branch of science refers to the form and organization of body parts? Anatomy Which branch of science refers to the function of specific body parts? Physiology The smallest and most numerous structural units possessing the basic characteristics of life are called: Cells Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor required for the life of a cell? Cold The nucleus is the cell's: Brain DNA is found in which part of the cell? Nucleus Complex structures with specialized functions within the body are known as: Organs Red blood cells develop in which part of the body? Bone Marrow The smallest bones of the body are found in the: Middle Ear Which of the following supports the tongue and the functions in swallowing? Hyoid Bone The skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are part of the: Axial Skeleton Muscles make up what part of the body's bulk? 1/2 Which of the following bones can be found in the axial skeleton? Sternum Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton? Humerus The femur, tibia, and fibula are bones of the: Lower limbs The humerus, radius, and ulna are bones of the: Upper limbs Smooth muscle cells lack: Striations What connects muscle to bone? Tendons Specialized cells responsible for contractions in the body are called: Muscles Which of the following is the largest organ OF the body? Skin Nerves and blood supply are located in which layer of the skin? Dermis Which of the following are responsible for providing immunity? White Blood Cells The breathing process removes which of the following gases from body cells? Carbon Dioxide pH is regulated through which system in the body? Respiratory Which of the following transports food to the stomach? Esophagus The longest part of the GI tract is the: Small Intestine Which organ produces bile? Liver The entire delicate central nervous system is protected by: Bony Encasement The portion of the brain responsible for consciousness is the: Cerebrum Which of the following is a function of the voluntary nervous system? Skeletal Muscle Contractions Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system? Heart Rate Where is the tympanic membrane located? The Ear The bladder, ureters, and kidneys are part of the: Urinary System The seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands are part of the: Male Reproductive System It is important for the CS/SPD technician to learn anatomy and physiology in order to: Recognize where instruments are used The term pathogenic means: Disease-Producing What color do Gram-Positive microorganisms stain? Blue or Purple What color do Gram-Negative microorganisms stain? Red or Pink Microorganisms are measured in: Microns The shape of Streptococcus is: Spherical The shape of a Spirochete is: Spiral Bacteria are unicellular and reproduce by: Binary Fission What is the shape of Cocci? Round Which type of microorganism has the ability to slow down its metabolism and become dormant? Gram-Positive Bacillus Rod-Shaped bacteria are called: Bacilli Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a bacteria to survive? Bright Light Which of the following is used to test the effectiveness of sterilization cycles? Spores