STERILE PROCESSING FINAL STUDY
GUIDE EXAM CHAPTERS 1-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DOT - Answer-Department of Transportation. Federal agency that regulates labeling
and containment of hazardous waste, biohazard items and minimally processed
items for transport.
OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Primary role is to
protect workers from conditionally caused illnesses and injuries.
AAMI - Answer-Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
Develops recommended practices and standards.
ANSI - Answer-American National Standards Institute. Standards are submitted to
ANSI for approval, such as AAMI.
AORN - Answer-Association of Operating Room Nurses. Dedicated to providing
optimal care to the surgical patient.
APIC - Answer-Association for professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of
infections and related outcomes.
ISO - Answer-International Standards Organization. Globally based non-
governmental standards organization.
Joint Commission - Answer-Independent non-profit organization, sets healthcare
quality standards and protects patients and visitors, conducts inspections of
healthcare facilities.
NFPA - Answer-National Fire Protection Association. International association that
works to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards; sets fire safety standards.
USP-NF - Answer-United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary. Sets standards
for packaging, labeling, bacteriological purity, pH, and mineral content.
WHO - Answer-World Health Organization. Combats infectious diseases and
promotes the general health of the people of the world.
SGNA - Answer-Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. A non-profit
organization that collects information and establishes standards and guidelines
relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes.
IAHCSMM - Answer-International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material
Management
, At what length should fingernails be maintained and y? - Answer-1/4" or less
because they may harbor microorganisms.
What is the temperature, humidity, and air exchange in each area of CPD? -
Answer--Decontamination: temp is 60-65 degrees F, humidity is 30-60%, air
exchanges is 10 per hour.
-Prep and Pack: temp is 68-73 degrees F, humidity is 30-60%, air exchanges is 10
per hour.
-Sterile storage: temp is 75 degrees or lower, humidity is less than 75%, air
exchanges is 4 per hour.
What do you wear in the different areas ? - Answer--Decon: scrubs, hair cover, shoe
cover, gown, eye goggles, face shield, gloves, and face mask.
-Assembly and Sterile storage: scrubs and hair cover.
-OR: scrubs, hair cover, and face mask may be required.
-Normal traffic areas: regular street attire.
Fomites - Answer-Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria.
Any items brought in by the vendors should be kept in the __________. - Answer-
Breakout area
Asepsis - Answer-The absence of microorganisms tat cause disease.
Aseptic Technique - Answer-Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or
breaks the chain of infection.
Medical Asepsis - Answer-Procedures performed to reduce the number of
microorganisms or minimize their spread.
Surgical Asepsis - Answer-Procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all
microorganisms and/or to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into an area.
What are the 5 basic principles of Asepsis? - Answer-1. Know what is dirty.
2. Know what is clean.
3. Know what is sterile.
4. Keep the 3 conditions seperate.
5. Remedy contamination immediately.
Conductivity - Answer-A measurement of the ability of water to carry an electric
current.
What causes hard water stains ? - Answer-Calcium and Magnesium
What causes rainbow stains on stainless steel? - Answer-Silicates
Purified water should have a pH of _____. - Answer-6.5-7.5
What is the level of Silicates in water used for cleaning ? - Answer-100 ppm or less
GUIDE EXAM CHAPTERS 1-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DOT - Answer-Department of Transportation. Federal agency that regulates labeling
and containment of hazardous waste, biohazard items and minimally processed
items for transport.
OSHA - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Primary role is to
protect workers from conditionally caused illnesses and injuries.
AAMI - Answer-Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.
Develops recommended practices and standards.
ANSI - Answer-American National Standards Institute. Standards are submitted to
ANSI for approval, such as AAMI.
AORN - Answer-Association of Operating Room Nurses. Dedicated to providing
optimal care to the surgical patient.
APIC - Answer-Association for professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Voluntary international organization dedicated to the prevention and control of
infections and related outcomes.
ISO - Answer-International Standards Organization. Globally based non-
governmental standards organization.
Joint Commission - Answer-Independent non-profit organization, sets healthcare
quality standards and protects patients and visitors, conducts inspections of
healthcare facilities.
NFPA - Answer-National Fire Protection Association. International association that
works to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards; sets fire safety standards.
USP-NF - Answer-United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary. Sets standards
for packaging, labeling, bacteriological purity, pH, and mineral content.
WHO - Answer-World Health Organization. Combats infectious diseases and
promotes the general health of the people of the world.
SGNA - Answer-Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. A non-profit
organization that collects information and establishes standards and guidelines
relating to the processing of flexible endoscopes.
IAHCSMM - Answer-International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material
Management
, At what length should fingernails be maintained and y? - Answer-1/4" or less
because they may harbor microorganisms.
What is the temperature, humidity, and air exchange in each area of CPD? -
Answer--Decontamination: temp is 60-65 degrees F, humidity is 30-60%, air
exchanges is 10 per hour.
-Prep and Pack: temp is 68-73 degrees F, humidity is 30-60%, air exchanges is 10
per hour.
-Sterile storage: temp is 75 degrees or lower, humidity is less than 75%, air
exchanges is 4 per hour.
What do you wear in the different areas ? - Answer--Decon: scrubs, hair cover, shoe
cover, gown, eye goggles, face shield, gloves, and face mask.
-Assembly and Sterile storage: scrubs and hair cover.
-OR: scrubs, hair cover, and face mask may be required.
-Normal traffic areas: regular street attire.
Fomites - Answer-Inanimate objects that can transmit bacteria.
Any items brought in by the vendors should be kept in the __________. - Answer-
Breakout area
Asepsis - Answer-The absence of microorganisms tat cause disease.
Aseptic Technique - Answer-Any activity or procedure that prevents infection or
breaks the chain of infection.
Medical Asepsis - Answer-Procedures performed to reduce the number of
microorganisms or minimize their spread.
Surgical Asepsis - Answer-Procedures performed to eliminate the presence of all
microorganisms and/or to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into an area.
What are the 5 basic principles of Asepsis? - Answer-1. Know what is dirty.
2. Know what is clean.
3. Know what is sterile.
4. Keep the 3 conditions seperate.
5. Remedy contamination immediately.
Conductivity - Answer-A measurement of the ability of water to carry an electric
current.
What causes hard water stains ? - Answer-Calcium and Magnesium
What causes rainbow stains on stainless steel? - Answer-Silicates
Purified water should have a pH of _____. - Answer-6.5-7.5
What is the level of Silicates in water used for cleaning ? - Answer-100 ppm or less
